Swiss glaciers lose over 5% of ice volume in 2026 as heat waves, low winter snow accelerate thaw
By The Washington Times (World News) | Created at 2026-10-01 01:05:31 | Updated at 2026-10-01 03:25:29
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Glaciers in Switzerland - the home to the most in the Alps - lost 5.5% of their ice volume this year, the second-biggest percentage drop on record due to heat waves and low winter snowfall, experts report.