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Swiss glaciers lose nearly 20% volume in five years, accelerating decline
AftenpostenLO·CH·2 days ago
The Matterhorn, a Swiss Alpine icon, has lost its snow cover due to a warm, dry summer, marking a visible impact of climate change on a familiar landscape. The event underscores accelerating glacier and snowpack loss in the Alps, with implications for tourism, water resources, and regional ecosystems. The extent of recovery remains uncertain as seasonal patterns shift.
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