1942
50 of 53 measured glacier tongues retreated.
Glaciers measured53single-year length change
Advancing36%
Retreating5094%
Median change−10.0m
Mass balance−0.78m w.e.mean of 3 glaciers
Length change
53 tongues measured
Mass balance
3 glaciers
| Glacier | Annual balance |
|---|---|
| Grosser Aletschgletscher | −0.87 m w.e. |
| Silvrettagletscher | −0.85 m w.e. |
| Claridenfirn | −0.62 m w.e. |