As a long distance ice skater I know that snow has a detrimental effect on ice growth due to its insulating effect.
Moreover the spring and summer of 2018 were warm [1] and sunny [2] in Europe. The comparison picture in the article of this tiny glacier after a cold [3] and cloudy [4] spring and summer of 2006 is not a solid basis for drawing conclusions.
Moreover the spring and summer of 2018 were warm [1] and sunny [2] in Europe. The comparison picture in the article of this tiny glacier after a cold [3] and cloudy [4] spring and summer of 2006 is not a solid basis for drawing conclusions.
[1] https://www.meteoschweiz.admin.ch/product/output/climate-dat...
[2] https://www.meteoschweiz.admin.ch/product/output/climate-dat...
[3] https://www.meteoschweiz.admin.ch/product/output/climate-dat...
[4] https://www.meteoschweiz.admin.ch/product/output/climate-dat...