Glaciers

Glaciers are large, persistent bodies of dense ice that form over land from the accumulation and compaction of snow over many years. They are a critical source of fresh water and play a key role in regulating global sea levels and regional climates.

Why it’s in the news: They are in the news due to rapid and significant ice loss in regions like the Swiss Alps and the Himalayas, which threatens water supplies and is linked to record-breaking heatwaves.

Latest on Glaciers

• Expert gives grim warning after Swiss glaciers shrink 20% in 5 years
• Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water supplies
• Swiss glaciers lose more than 5% of ice after record heatwave
• China and Nepal built an early warning system for melting glaciers in Himalayas. Does it work?
• Glaciers spotted flowing across the Himalayas from space | Space photo of the day for July 15, 2026
• Swiss glaciers rapidly lose protective snow in punishing European heatwave
• climate change is causing glaciers to melt worldwide
• increasing the risk of such disasters

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