When will your glacier disappear? New website lets users explore risks worldwide

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What happened

When will the glacier in your valley disappear?

Will the glacier you visited as a child still exist in 2050?

And how much difference would limiting global warming make?

Key facts

  • Will the glacier you visited as a child still exist in 2050?
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 11 Sep 2026 20:00:02 UTC.

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