Norwegian glaciers have experienced unprecedented melting this year, with some in Northern Norway losing up to four meters in thickness, a rate four times higher than usual.

The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) reported that glaciers like Langfjordjøkelen and Engabreen have seen dramatic reductions, with Engabreen retreating 83 meters in 2024 alone.

This alarming trend is echoed across the country, with 35 glaciers measured, all but one showing significant retreat.

The famous Nigardsbreen has retreated so much that it is no longer visible from traditional viewing points, impacting tourism.

This year's melting is part of a broader pattern linked to climate change, which has seen Norwegian glaciers shrink significantly over the past decades.

Glaciologist Liss Marie Andreassen describes the situation as shocking, highlighting the glaciers' sensitivity to climate variations.