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Svalbard Glaciers Shrink 91% in Four Decades Amid Climate Crisis

1/17/2025

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A striking study from the University of Bristol uncovers that a staggering 91% of Svalbard's glaciers have dramatically receded over the last four decades, shedding more than 800 km² since 1985. This alarming trend, fueled by climate change, saw calving rates double in 2016, with Svalbard warming at a rate seven times faster than the global average.

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A striking study from the University of Bristol uncovers that a staggering 91% of Svalbard's glaciers have dramatically receded over the last four decades, shedding more than 800 km² since 1985. This alarming trend, fueled by climate change, saw calving rates double in 2016, with Svalbard warming at a rate seven times faster than the global average.