Nearly 20% of Switzerlands glacier ice has vanished in just five years

Switzerlands glaciers are disappearing at an alarming rate, losing more than 5% of their ice volume in 2026 alone. Some of the countrys most famous glaciers experienced their worst melting on record, while several smaller glaciers vanished completely. Nearly 20% of Switzerlands glacier ice has disappeared in just five years, driven by unusually snowless winters and extreme summer heat.