Glaciers across Europe are disappearing faster than ever, and the consequences are becoming harder to ignore. In May, a collapsing glacier above the Swiss village of Blatten unleashed a deadly mudslide, a reminder that melting ice isn’t just a symbol of the climate crisis – it’s a direct threat.

As rising temperatures erode the interiors of glaciers, their stability is breaking down. The warning signs are no longer subtle: Europe’s ice is vanishing, and with it, the safety of the landscapes below.