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Svalbard Glaciers Vanish: 91% Loss Threatens Ecosystems
1/21/2025
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Story summary
- Svalbard's breathtaking glaciers are vanishing at an alarming rate, with 91% shrinking since 1985 due to rapid warming. This dramatic retreat endangers marine life and the livelihoods of local communities. The extreme temperature spikes of 2016 intensified ice calving, highlighting the urgent threat of rising sea levels for the entire planet.
