Event Brief
Swiss glaciers lose over 5% of ice in a year
By The BriefBrief · Sources (6)
Filed: Sep 30, 2026 at 8:04 PM ET
UPDATED Oct 01, 2026 at 3:03 AM ET
Summary: Switzerland’s glaciers are shrinking at a record pace, with more than 5% of their ice disappearing in the year reported. The loss is described as threatening water supplies, ecosystems, and communities across Europe.
WHO: Switzerland’s glaciers
WHAT: More than 5% of Switzerland’s glacier ice has vanished in the year reported, at a record pace.
WHEN: Sep 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Switzerland
WHY: The glaciers are disappearing at a record pace, reducing ice that supports water supplies and local ecosystems.
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