Record Melting of Glaciers in the Alps
According to a new study, in 2022, glaciers in the Swiss Alps melted more than any other year on record.
Key Findings
- Massive Ice Loss: This year, Switzerland’s glaciers have lost an average of 6.2 per cent of their ice. The last time glaciers had an extreme melt season was in 2003, when 3.8 % of glacier ice melted across Switzerland.
- Limited Snowfall: Across the Alps, the preceding winter had very limited snowfall and therefore glaciers were not well insulated against the forthcoming summer melt season.
- Saharan Dust: Spring was particularly harsh as natural atmospheric weather patterns carried Saharan dust to Europe ....
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