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Last ice patch vanishes from Slovenia's Triglav glacier after scorching summer

· Triglav, Slovenia · single source so far

The final ice patch has disappeared from the Triglav glacier on Slovenia's highest peak, after Europe's extreme summer heat. The glacier lost 93% of its surface area between 1983 and 2003.

Location
Triglav, Slovenia · Slovenia live map
Coordinates
46.38°N 13.84°E
Reported
27 Oct 2026, 17:08 UTC
Category
Disaster · Extreme weather
Impact
2 of 5 · Notable
Situation
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