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The Science: Swiss glaciers lost 5.5% of their volume in 2026, the second-biggest annual melt on record
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Swiss glacier melt in 2026 nears record loss

Swiss glaciers lost 5.5% of their volume in 2026, the second-biggest annual melt on record. Extreme summer heat drove the loss, accelerating a trend that has seen nearly 20% of the nation's ice vanish since 2021.

1 Oct 2026