Scandinavian glaciers are disappearing - scientists warn of a global threat

Swedish and Norwegian glaciers are melting at an incredible rate - scientists warn humanity

The glaciers in the Scandinavian mountains are melting at a rate never seen before. Experts say that this process is directly related to climate change, atmospheric pollution and greenhouse gases.

According to the European Copernicus Climate Monitoring Service, 2024 was the warmest year on record in Europe. This has further accelerated the process of glacier decline.

Glaciers are shrinking — 1.8 meters [6 feet] away

Glaciers in Sweden and Norway have retreated by an average of 1.8 meters. This is a dramatic change for the past few decades. There are warnings that if this trend continues, most of the existing glaciers could disappear within the next 20-30 years.

“These icy peaks are not only an aesthetic monument, but also a vital source of drinking water, energy and agriculture,” says Swedish glaciologist Erik Huss.

Glaciers are a natural water source and a climate “capsule”

According to the World Meteorological Organization, 70 percent of the Earth’s fresh water comes from glaciers and snowpack. These sources are crucial for water supply, industry and agriculture.

Experts emphasize: “We should not lose our vigilance just because the snowy winter has arrived. This is only a temporary pause, in the long term the glaciers will definitely melt,” says Professor Nina Kirchner.

The situation is also worsening in the Arctic and Antarctica

According to reports from early February 2024, the ice cover in the Arctic and Antarctica amounted to 16.04 million km² - this is the lowest figure recorded since 1979.

This is not only a problem of glaciers - ecosystems, flora and fauna, water balance and all of humanity are at risk.

A global test for humanity

Glaciers are nature's “time capsule”. They are not only a source of water, but also a living witness to the history of climate, biological balance and human activity. Along with them, the world's ecosystems can also be destroyed.

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