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New aerial images captured this week document rapid retreat of the Bossons Glacier above Chamonix. Meltwater streams and a hole that opened in 2025 remain visible as a second 2026 heatwave raises melting rates across the Alps.
EuronewsNew aerial images show extensive ice loss on the Bossons Glacier, which descends from the Mont Blanc massif above Chamonix, France. Meltwater streams flow from the ice, and a large hole that first appeared in the glacier's lower tongue in 2025 remains visible, Euronews reported on 23 June 2026. The Bossons Glacier has long been one of the most recognisable glaciers in the French Alps.
In the 1980s its ice extended to the valley floor, but decades of rising temperatures have produced a dramatic reduction in its size. A second heatwave of 2026 is affecting parts of Europe. The latest heatwave has increased glacier melting rates, exposed more rock, and reduced snow cover that would normally help protect the ice, Euronews reported.
Scientists say glaciers across the Alps are shrinking at an accelerating pace as climate change drives hotter summers and shorter winters.
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EuronewsMultiple countries have activated extreme-heat warnings through at least Thursday. Forecasts show highs of 38-44C across France, Spain, Italy, the UK, Switzerland and Luxembourg.
EuronewsDaytime highs are forecast to reach or exceed 42°C in parts of the country on Tuesday. Red warnings cover inland areas of the Basque Country, Cantabria and Andalusia while orange alerts span roughly ten more regions.
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