Glaciers
Antarctic glacier passes tipping point for sea level rise
3. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI
A new study indicates that the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica has crossed an irreversible tipping point, potentially accelerating global sea level rise. Researchers analyzed decades of satellite data to reach this conclusion. The findings highlight the urgent risks posed by climate change in polar regions.
Swiss glaciers lose significant volume in 2023
2. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI
Swiss glaciers continued their rapid decline in 2023, shedding 6.3% of their remaining volume amid high temperatures and low snowfall. This marks the second-largest annual loss on record, following a 6.7% drop in 2022. Glaciologists warn that the ongoing melt threatens water resources and ecosystems in the Alps.