The spectacular melting of the Rhône Glacier and human attempts to preserve a (Swiss Stories 2014, by Olivier Maire) - Swiss Press Award

Olivier Maire
Work in the Rhone Glacier cave
Le Temps, Agence Keystone (médias Suisse et Etranger) llustreret Videnskab/Science Illustrate
Photo / Swiss Stories
2014
Olivier Maire
Many visitors flock to the Rhone Glacier to visit it. The owners of the site are desperately trying to cover part of the glacier where the cave is located, which creates a Christo-like landscape. This glacier, which once overlooked the cliffs, has now retreated so much that these caves are disappearing. Tourists come with their combustion-powered vehicles to witness the death throes of the ice giant. Summer 2013, Furka Pass