Matthias Huss
Matthias Huss is a glaciologist at the Swiss Federal Research Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape (WSL), recognized for his expertise in glacier monitoring and the impacts of climate change on glacial systems. He leads the Swiss glacier measurement network Glasmos and has highlighted the alarming rates of glacial melt, emphasizing the need for urgent action to address environmental challenges facing alpine regions.
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Matthias Huss is in charge of the Swiss glacier monitoring network and commented on the unusual collapse of the Birch glacier.
Um ano após colapso de glaciar, habitantes de Blatten reconstroem vidas nos Alpes | Suíça
Portugal· 2026-05-30
Matthias Huss from ETH Zurich is one of the authors discussing the implications of glacier loss.
Wann der Schwund seinen Höhepunkt erreicht
Switzerland· 2025-12-16Matthias Huss is one of the authors of a study on the rapid melting of Swiss glaciers due to climate change.
Топењето на мразот - една од десетте главни закани од глобалното затоплување
North Macedonia· 2025-11-21Matthias Huss is a glaciologist at ETH Zurich and leads the Swiss glacier measurement network.
Wie der Skisport gegen die Klimakrise kämpftSwitzerland· 2025-11-02
Matthias Huss is a glaciologist who monitors the changes in the Plaine Morte glacier as it slowly disappears.
Den smukke isverden kan være væk, inden der er gået 30 år, siger eksperten. Så bliver alle stille
Denmark· 2025-10-27Matthias Huss is the director of Glacier Monitoring in Switzerland and has been observing the changes in glaciers over the years.
Before and after images show glaciers vanishing before our eyes
United Kingdom· 2025-10-05
Matthias Huss, director of Glacier Monitoring Switzerland, stated that the Gries Glacier 'is dying' due to significant ice thickness loss.
Alarming Melting of Switzerland's Gries Glacier: A Wake-Up Call for Climate Action |
India· 2025-09-23Matthias Huss is the Director of Glacier Monitoring Switzerland (GLAMOS) and has commented on the alarming pace of glacier melt.
Switzerland's Gries Glacier melting at an alarming pace
Guyana· 2025-09-23Matthias Huss is a glaciologist who argues that climate change contributed to the disaster.
Cómo el derretimiento de los glaciares amenaza la idílica vida en los Alpes que define a Suiza
Panama· 2025-09-05
Huss, a glaciologist, argues that climate change was a factor in the disaster at Blatten.
Cómo el derretimiento de los glaciares amenaza la idílica vida en los Alpes que define a Suiza
Venezuela· 2025-09-05Matthias Huss argues that climate change was a factor in the Blatten disaster.
Why glaciers are threatening to wipe out more mountain villagesUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-03Matthias Huss is the head of GLAMOS who reported the early arrival of the critical threshold for glaciers in Switzerland.
Suiza alcanza el umbral crítico de sus glaciares semanas antes de lo previstoPanama· 2025-07-05Matthias Huss is the head of GLAMOS and has expressed concern over the alarming rate of glacier melting in Switzerland.
Suisse: le seuil critique annuel des glaciers atteint avec des semaines d'avance
Monaco· 2025-07-04
Matthias Huss is a glaciologist who monitors the Rhône glacier and discusses the impacts of climate change on glaciers.
Mudanças climáticas parecem estar fazendo com que geleiras pareçam queijo suíço: cheias de buracos
Liechtenstein· 2025-06-29
Matthias Huss from ETH Zurich expresses concern about the heat's impact on glaciers.
Schweiz und Deutschland unter HitzeglockeSwitzerland· 2025-06-27
Matthias Huss is a glaciologist who reported on the melting glaciers in the Swiss Alps.
Junho é o novo Julho? Porque é que o calor intenso do Verão está a chegar mais cedo | ClimaPortugal· 2025-06-26
Huss, a glaciologist at the Swiss university ETH Zürich, discussed the underlying causes of the glacier collapse.
Mountains are among the planet’s most beautiful places. They’re also becoming the deadliest
United States· 2025-06-07
Matthias Huss is the director of the Swiss Glacier Monitoring Service who discussed the factors contributing to the glacier's instability.
Un village sous des millions de tonnes de gravats, on vous explique comment le glacier du Birch s'est effondré en SuisseMonaco· 2025-05-31
Matthias Huss, the Director of Glacier Monitoring Switzerland, discussed the unique case of Glacier Birch and its unusual growth.
Di Balik Longsoran Es yang Menimbun Desa Blatten di Swiss
Indonesia· 2025-05-31
Matthias Huss is the director of the Swiss Glacier Observatory (GLAMOS).
La prudence reste de mise: on fait le point après l'éboulement qui a détruit un petit village en SuisseMonaco· 2025-05-30
Matthias Huss, head of Glacier Monitoring in Switzerland, pointed to the likely influence of climate change in loosening the rock mass.
‘I lost everything’: Swiss residents in shock after glacier debris buries village
Canada· 2025-05-30
Matthias Huss, head of Glacier Monitoring Switzerland, pointed out the likely influence of climate change on the rock mass detachment.
“Perdi tudo”: habitantes de Blatten estavam preparados, “mas não para este cenário” | SuíçaPortugal· 2025-05-29
Matthias Huss, the director of glacier monitoring in Switzerland, expressed hope that some ice on the Aletsch Glacier can be preserved as melting progresses faster than ever.
ذوبان أكبر نهر جليدى فى جبال الألب يثير القلق.. خبراء: يختفى خلال 75 عاما
Egypt· 2025-03-25Matthias Huss is a glaciologist who leads the Swiss glacier measurement network and discusses the loss of glacier mass.
wie reagiert ein Schweizer Wintersport?Switzerland· 2025-02-28
