GENEVA: Swiss glaciers have shed half their volume since 1931, Swiss researchers said on Monday, following the first reconstruction of the country’s ice loss in the 20th century.Rapid glacier.
Swiss glaciers have shed half their volume since 1931, Swiss researchers said Monday, following the first reconstruction of the country's ice loss in the 20th century.
A new study has found Switzerland's glaciers have lost half their volume since 1931. The process is showing no sign of slowing down with researchers saying glacier retreat is "accelerating."