Svalbard’s Glaciers Are Melting Faster Than Ever Due To Climate Change

Glaciers of Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago near Greenland, are melting down faster than ever. Scientists reveal that they are shrinking at a pace far quicker than the global average.

New research shows that 91% of these glaciers have been reduced since 1985, with more than 800 km² of ice lost, an area bigger than New York City.

Since 1979, the region has warmed up to seven times faster than the rest of the world. This rapid warming makes the area extremely vulnerable to climate change.

Svalbard’s glaciers are particularly important because they influence the surrounding ocean ecosystem. As glaciers flow into the sea, they release nutrient-rich water that supports marine life.

But as the glaciers shrink, …

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