Ghețarii Elveției au pierdut 5,5% din volumul de gheață într-un singur an. Ce se întâmplă în Alpi

In 2026, Swiss glaciers experienced a significant ice volume loss of 5.5%, marking the second-largest decline ever recorded. This loss is attributed to heatwaves and reduced snowfall during winter, which are critical for glacier survival. The Swiss glacier monitoring service GLAMOS reported that the total ice volume has decreased by nearly one-fifth over the past five years. The melting glaciers contribute to major European rivers, including the Danube and Rhine, and are vital for Switzerland's hydroelectric energy production. Researchers noted new fissures and drainage patterns due to accelerated melting, particularly affecting glaciers like Aletsch, the largest in the Alps. Experts warn that under current conditions, alpine glaciers face a bleak future.