Morteratsch repeat photos

1985

1985

2002

2002

It may be hard to believe, but the location is the same: The tongue of Vadret da Morteratsch has retreated by 271 metres during this time interval and has also become considerably thinner. Gravel in the foreground became colonized by grasses, flowers and small shrubs (photos Jürg Alean).

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Morteratsch ice retreat