Mont Blanc loses more than a metre in height in a year

· Climate · France

Western Europe's highest mountain shrank by more than a metre last year, with the peak of Mont Blanc in France now standing 4,807.47 metres above sea level, a team of surveyors said. The measurement fluctuates year by year due to changes in the Alpine climate. The decline highlights how warming is altering Europe's glaciers and high-mountain landscapes, with implications for water supplies and tourism.

Why it matters：Shrinking Alpine peaks are visible evidence of climate change affecting European water resources and mountain economies.

Key points

  • Mont Blanc now stands 4,807.47 metres.
  • It lost more than a metre in a year.
  • Surveyors say the height fluctuates due to Alpine climate changes.

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