1938
58 of 62 measured glacier tongues retreated.
Glaciers measured62single-year length change
Advancing12%
Retreating5894%
Median change−9.5m
Mass balance−0.35m w.e.mean of 3 glaciers
Length change
62 tongues measured
Mass balance
3 glaciers
| Glacier | Annual balance |
|---|---|
| Grosser Aletschgletscher | −0.56 m w.e. |
| Claridenfirn | −0.28 m w.e. |
| Silvrettagletscher | −0.21 m w.e. |