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Viral Photos Reveal Rapid Melting of Swiss Glaciers

Images taken 15 years apart at the Rhone Glacier underscore the accelerating impact of climate change.

  • Photos show dramatic reduction in glacier size between 2009 and 2024.
  • The viral post by Duncan Porter has garnered millions of views and reactions.
  • Experts warn that glacier melting is a clear indicator of global warming.
  • Switzerland has lost a third of its glacier volume since 2000.
  • UN reports highlight record-high temperatures and rising sea levels as climate change accelerates.
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