Melting Glaciers In The Alps Shift Border Between Switzerland And Italy
Date
12/10/2024 3:11:37 PM
(MENAFN- AzerNews)
By Alimat Aliyeva
American scientists from Columbia University have concluded that
the section of the state border between Italy and Switzerland in
the Alps has shifted due to the melting of mountain glaciers,
Azernews reports.
This concerns the glaciers on the Matterhorn Peak, one of the
highest peaks in the Alps. For decades, these glaciers have served
as a natural border between the two countries. However, in recent
years, the melting ice has shifted towards Italy, primarily due to
global warming.
To address this issue, Italy and Switzerland have agreed to
adjust their state border to reflect the new natural landscape.
Scientists note that while territorial concerns no longer
preoccupy the residents of both countries, there are growing fears
about the broader impacts of climate change. The melting of
permafrost and the loss of snow cover are causing more frequent
landslides, which pose significant risks to people living in
mountainous areas.
This recent shift is not the first time Alpine countries have
had to redraw their borders due to changing natural features. In
2006, Italy and Austria signed a movable border agreement, allowing
for adjustments to the border to account for the changing locations
of snowfields and glaciers that were once considered stable.
The issue of shifting natural borders highlights the
increasingly visible impacts of climate change on geopolitical and
environmental landscapes. As glaciers continue to recede, other
countries with territorial disputes based on natural features may
also face similar challenges. This could lead to further
international collaborations and agreements aimed at managing these
changes in a fair and sustainable way.
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