Event Brief
'Devastating year' as Swiss glaciers shed 5% of ice amid record-breaking heatwaves
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Sep 30, 2026 at 8:04 PM ET
UPDATED Oct 01, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
Summary: A study says Swiss glaciers lost 5.5% of their ice volume in 2026, following a “devastating year” marked by intense heatwaves and low snowfall. The report links the ice loss to record-breaking summer conditions and reduced winter accumulation.
WHO: Study on Swiss glaciers
WHAT: Swiss glaciers shed 5.5% of their ice volume in 2026
WHEN: 2026
WHERE: Switzerland
WHY: Intense heatwaves and low snowfall reduced glacier ice accumulation and increased melting.
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