1948
54 of 71 measured glacier tongues retreated.
Glaciers measured71single-year length change
Advancing1014%
Retreating5476%
Median change−6.0m
Mass balance+0.87m w.e.mean of 5 glaciers
Length change
71 tongues measured
Mass balance
5 glaciers
| Glacier | Annual balance |
|---|---|
| Plattalva | +0.07 m w.e. |
| Limmerngletscher | +0.79 m w.e. |
| Grosser Aletschgletscher | +1.03 m w.e. |
| Claridenfirn | +1.15 m w.e. |
| Silvrettagletscher | +1.29 m w.e. |