Switzerland's glaciers are on track for massive ice loss this year, with "glacier loss day" expected Monday, the second earliest on record. Heatwaves, poor snowfall, and Sahara dust are accelerating melt, mirroring 2022's record year. Scientists link Europe's extreme heat to climate change.
Swiss glaciers are experiencing unprecedented ice melt due to a persistent heatwave, with all accumulated snow expected to be gone by Monday. This marks the second-earliest 'glacier loss day' on record, signaling a grim scenario for the Alps.
New aerial images of the Bossons Glacier near Chamonix reveal significant ice loss, with meltwater streams and a visible hole in its lower tongue. Once extending to the valley floor, the glacier has dramatically shrunk due to rising temperatures and climate change, mirroring a wider trend in the Alps.
Facing water scarcity due to climate change, Ladakh villages are adopting Automated Ice Reservoirs (AIR), a tech-enhanced system that creates artificial glaciers to ensure spring irrigation, offering new hope to farmers.
Two climbers died on the Kuffner ridge of Mont Maudit on the French side of Mont Blanc today. This follows three deaths yesterday on Gran Paradiso. Alpine rescue teams are also responding to an incident on the Brenva Glacier.
An expedition to Puncak Jaya in West Papua, Indonesia, reveals the drastic shrinkage of the 'eternity glaciers', with the largest losing 95% of its area since 2002, highlighting imminent planetary destruction due to climate change.
Tourism Australia's Instagram post promoting the challenging Western Arthur Range Traverse in Tasmania has drawn criticism for downplaying its dangers, with experts warning it's unsuitable for casual tourists and has led to fatalities.
Tourism Australia's Instagram post promoting the dangerous Western Arthur Range Traverse in Tasmania has been criticized for downplaying its risks, with experts warning it's unsuitable for casual tourists and has led to fatalities.
The article recounts the 1999 Kargil conflict, detailing Pakistan's incursion into Indian territory and the subsequent Indian military response. It highlights the initial detection by a local shepherd and the capture and killing of an Indian patrol, leading to India's mobilization and eventual victory.
Beneath the shining white glaciers of the Andean mountains lie valuable deposits of gold, copper and molybdenum which, until recently, were off-limits to the mining companies that have set their eyes on these untapped minerals. That could be about to change, after legislators in Argentina agreed to amend the Glacier Law that has prohibited all mining and exploration activities in the country’s glacier regions since 2010. The legislation defined the country’s 16,000 glaciers – covering an area of...
Tracy Arm Fjord, in southeastern Alaska within the Tongass National Forest, presents a majestic vista, with a narrow sea inlet surrounded by towering granite cliffs, waterfalls and glaciers. One morning last year it also was the site of a powerful landslide that triggered a huge localised tsunami. Researchers have now determined that the tsunami on August 10, 2025, was the second-highest ever recorded, with a wave reaching up to 481 metres (1,578 feet) tall – higher than New York City’s Empire...
DÉCRYPTAGE - Canicules marines, vagues de chaleurs et glaciers en recul... Le rapport sur l’« État du climat en Europe » de Copernicus et de l’Organisation météorologique mondiale alerte sur les impacts croissants du changement climatique sur un continent qui se réchauffe plus vite que le reste du monde.
A massive 100-foot-high serac (glacier block) is blocking the Mount Everest climbing route just below Camp 1, with icefall doctors unable to find an alternative path. The obstruction has delayed preparations by weeks during peak climbing season, with experts hoping the ice block melts within days. Concerns are growing that climbers will face dangerous traffic jams at the summit if the route isn't opened soon.
A massive 100-foot serac (glacier block) is blocking the climbing route on Mount Everest just below Camp 1, forcing icefall doctors to wait for natural melting before they can fix ropes to higher camps. The obstruction has delayed preparations by weeks as peak spring season begins, with 367 climbers already holding permits. The situation raises concerns about traffic jams at the summit as weather windows narrow.
Major cruise lines are avoiding Alaska's Tracy Arm fjord this season due to safety risks following a massive 2025 landslide and subsequent tsunami. Operators are rerouting vessels to the nearby Endicott Arm and Dawes Glacier as a safer alternative for tourists.
Argentina has reformed its 2010 glacier protection law, allowing provinces to determine which glaciers are 'strategic' for water supply. While the government argues this will unlock mining investment, environmentalists and locals fear it threatens critical water security.
