1949
64 of 69 measured glacier tongues retreated.
Glaciers measured69single-year length change
Advancing34%
Retreating6493%
Median change−19.0m
Mass balance−1.24m w.e.mean of 5 glaciers
Length change
69 tongues measured
Mass balance
5 glaciers
| Glacier | Annual balance |
|---|---|
| Claridenfirn | −1.64 m w.e. |
| Limmerngletscher | −1.40 m w.e. |
| Silvrettagletscher | −1.23 m w.e. |
| Grosser Aletschgletscher | −1.05 m w.e. |
| Plattalva | −0.88 m w.e. |