Glaciers are huge masses of ice that “flow” like very slow rivers. They form over hundreds of years where fallen snow compresses and turns into ice. Why are they so important? Glaciers form the largest reservoir of fresh water on the planet. In fact, they store 75% of the world’s fresh water. Ice acts like a protective cover over the Earth and our oceans. These bright white spots reflect excess heat back into space and keep the planet cooler. Even if we significantly curb emissions in the coming decades, more than a third of the world’s remaining glaciers will melt before the year 2100. What can we do? Build our awareness about consequences of global warming and think how we can make a change in the way of our consumption to protect our Earth. #switzerland #schweiz #swiss #suisse #switzerlandwonderland #visitswitzerland #myswitzerland #swissexplorers #swissalps #amazingswitzerland #exploreswitzerland