Event Brief
Swiss glaciers lose over 5% of ice after heatwave
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 30, 2026 at 8:04 PM ET
Summary: Swiss glaciers have shed almost a fifth of their ice over the past five years, with more than 5% lost after a record heatwave. The article links the recent ice loss to the extreme temperatures and highlights the ongoing decline.
WHO: Swiss glaciers
WHAT: Swiss glaciers lost more than 5% of their ice after a record heatwave, adding to nearly a fifth lost over five years.
WHEN: Sep 30, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
WHERE: Switzerland
WHY: The ice loss followed a record heatwave.
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