Glaciers in the Alps have shrunk 39% in two decades, data shows

"The European Alps' glaciers have shrunk 39% in over two decades, alarming researchers who emphasize the role of human-induced climate change in this rapid decline."

"Earthwave developed a new algorithm that integrates diverse datasets, improving our understanding of glacier behaviour and mass balance over the past twenty years."

British startup Earthwave, alongside European scientists, utilized satellite data to analyze global glacial melt, revealing that the European Alps experienced a staggering 39% shrinkage over 20 years, contrasting with a global 5% average. The study highlighted a concerning acceleration in ice loss, with annual losses rising from 231 billion tonnes (2000-2011) to 314 billion tonnes (2012-2023). Factors like rising temperatures and Sahara dust are contributing to this decline, leading to predictions that the Alps could lose over 90% of their glaciers by 2100, threatening water supplies and agricultural resources globally.

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