1936
48 of 55 measured glacier tongues retreated.
Glaciers measured55single-year length change
Advancing59%
Retreating4887%
Median change−7.0m
Mass balance+0.24m w.e.mean of 3 glaciers
Length change
55 tongues measured
Mass balance
3 glaciers
| Glacier | Annual balance |
|---|---|
| Grosser Aletschgletscher | −0.02 m w.e. |
| Claridenfirn | +0.26 m w.e. |
| Silvrettagletscher | +0.49 m w.e. |