The Swiss-Italian border, determined by glacier locations, is being redrawn due to climate change causing significant glacial melt, reshaping the landscape and borders.
Rising temperatures in the Alps, approximately 0.54°F per decade, are twice the global average, prompting redrawing of borders that depend on glacier positions.
The adjustment of a 328-foot section of the border under the Matterhorn illustrates how climate change directly impacts geographical and political boundaries.
Officials have noted that popular ski resorts may face future challenges due to shifting glacier drainage patterns, affecting businesses and mountain lodges.
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