Glacier recession in the Swiss Alps

Panoramic views of Vadret Pers from Diavolezza circa 1895 and 2023. The old photo location could not be reached precisely because it is now occupied by a building. In 1895 there were hardly any medial moraines on Vadret Pers because most of of this part of the glacier was within the accumulation area. Isla Persa is only a tiny rock outcrop between Vadret Pers and Vadret da Morteratsch (Photo 1895: ETH-Bibliothek Zurich, Bildarchiv, photographer unknown, Ans_06493-1-3, PD; 2023: Alean).

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