Swiss Glaciers Experience Unprecedented Melting: 25% Volume Loss in Last Decade Due to Climate Change

Oct 01, 2025 11:22 pm CST

Switzerland's glaciers have suffered catastrophic melting, losing 25% of their volume in the past decade with a 3% reduction in 2025 alone. Scientists attribute this acceleration to anthropogenic global warming, with consequences extending beyond Switzerland to impact hydropower, tourism, agriculture, and water resources across Europe. The retreat is also causing dangerous landscape transformations, including mountain instability.