Swiss glaciers lost 2.4% of volume due to high summer temperatures and Sahara sand, threatening glacier persistence within a century.

In 2024, Swiss glaciers lost 2.4% of their volume, a significant decline despite a snowy winter. The Glacier Monitoring in Switzerland (GLAMOS) attributed this accelerated melting to high summer temperatures and Sahara sand, which increases heat absorption. Glaciologist Matthias Huss warned that without climate stabilization, glaciers may vanish within a century, impacting water resources and underscoring the urgent need for climate action.

October 01, 2024
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