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'Catastrophic': Swiss glaciers lose fifth of mass in five years

'Catastrophic': Swiss glaciers lose fifth of mass in five years
Phys.org Thursday 01 October 2026, 06:50 UTC 1 min read
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Switzerland's glaciers, which are disproportionately affected by climate change, have lost nearly 20% of their mass in five years, experts said Thursday, with 2026 registering the second-biggest melt on record.

Switzerland's glaciers, which are disproportionately affected by climate change, have lost nearly 20% of their mass in five years, experts said Thursday, with 2026 registering the second-biggest melt on record.
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