Sforzellina Glacier, Alpine glacier in Valtellina, Italy
Located in the Ortles-Cevedale Group within Stelvio National Park, this northwest-facing glacier sits at the base of Corno dei Tre Signori mountain.
Scientists have monitored the glacier's changes since 1925, recording a total retreat of 500 meters and an annual thickness loss of one meter.
Research teams and volunteers from the Italian Glaciological Committee regularly conduct measurements to document the glacier's transformation over decades.
Twenty measurement stakes placed between 2800 and 3150 meters altitude allow scientists to calculate weekly melt rates during summer months.
The glacier surface transforms from white to black as debris coverage increases, while winter avalanches now contribute more mass than direct snowfall.
GPS coordinates: 46.34689,10.51481
Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:27
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