Glaciers
Swiss glaciers lose significant volume in 2023
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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.
Antarctic glacier passes tipping point for sea level rise
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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.