Earth's glaciers are on the verge of COLLAPSING, ominous study reveals

"Glaciers are among the clearest indicators of climate change, and we are now witnessing unprecedented global ice loss. The fact that six of the most extreme loss years have all occurred within the past seven years highlights just how rapidly the system is changing."

"These changes are not only reshaping mountain landscapes but are also contributing significantly to global sea-level rise and affecting water resources for millions of people."

"Over the longer term, glaciers have lost nearly 10,000 gigatonnes of ice since 1975, with nearly 80 percent of that melt occurring since the turn of the millennium. This is the equivalent of 2.64cm (0.4 inches) of sea-level rise."

Glaciers are shrinking rapidly, with a record loss of 408 gigatonnes in 2025, driven by climate change. This annual loss is four times higher than at the end of the 20th century. The study indicates that many glaciers could collapse within decades. Six of the most extreme loss years occurred in the last seven years, reshaping landscapes and contributing to global sea-level rise. Nearly 10,000 gigatonnes of ice have been lost since 1975, with 80% of that occurring since 2000, equating to a 2.64cm rise in sea levels.

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