Kebnekaise's southern peak has melted below the northern peak due to global warming, with predictions of ice loss in the coming decade, said glaciology professor Nina Kirchner.
The southern peak, now 2,089.9 metres high, is at risk as it loses its glacier, which is 30 metres deep. If this trend continues, it could be ice-free in ten years.
The Sylmassivet area has experienced severe collapses after unprecedented heatwaves and rainfall, leading to the fastest glacier melting since the 1960s, posing dangers to visitors.
Glaciology professor Per Holmlund warns of deadly ice avalanches, highlighting the importance of staying on designated paths to avoid risks associated with melting glaciers.
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