Pasterze Glacier

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Last mentioned: Mar 13, 2026

Timeline

  1. Projected Disappearance

    Scientific consensus suggests the majority of Austrian glaciers will have vanished by this date.

  2. Report Publication

    Official release of the findings showing a 98% retreat or stationary rate across monitored sites.

  3. Record Heatwave

    Sustained high temperatures in the Alps lead to significant mass loss in the Pasterze and other major glaciers.

  4. Monitoring Cycle Begins

    The Austrian Alpine Club begins its biennial measurement of 96 key glaciers.

Stories mentioning Pasterze Glacier 1

Extreme Weather Very Bearish

Austria’s Glacial Crisis: 94 of 96 Glaciers Retreat in Two-Year Span

A comprehensive survey by the Austrian Alpine Club reveals that 94 of the nation's 96 monitored glaciers have retreated over the past two years, signaling an accelerating climate crisis in the Alps. With only two glaciers remaining stationary and none advancing, the report underscores the existential threat to regional water security and the local tourism economy.

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