latest glacier mass balance data

1 Summary of the balance years 2021/22, 2022/23 and 2023/24

Mass balance values for the observation periods will be reported from more than 130 glaciers worldwide. The mass balance statistics (Table 1) are calculated based on all reported values and on available data from about 60 reference glaciers with continued observation series of more than 30 years. The average mass balance of the glaciers with available long-term observation series around the world continues to be very negative. The latest data continues the global trend in strong ice loss over the past few decades and brings the cumulative average thickness loss of the reference glaciers since 1980 to more than 25 m w.e. The current status of glaciers worldwide is summarized here. All so far reported mass balance values, given in Table 2, are tentative.

Table 1: Overview on mass balance data 2021/22, 2022/23 and 2023/24. Statistics are given for all reported glaciers (ALL) and for the available ‘reference’ glaciers with continuous long-term observation series (REF).

2021/222022/232023/24
ALLREFALLREFALLREF
Mean annual mass balance (m w.e.)-1.682-1.493-1.696-1.648-1.447-1.533
Minimum value (m w.e.)-4.798-4.26-5.041-4.359-4.1-4.1
Maximum value (m w.e.)0.7360.7360.2-0.07-0.002-0.38
Standard deviation (m w.e.)1.3061.3150.9670.9590.7880.913
Number of positive/reported balances12/1666/592/1570/580/950/43

Under the following links you find more information about the reference glaciers, the mass-balance datasets, and detailed assessments of global glacier mass changes.

2 Mass balance data

Table 2: Reported mass balance values of the observation period 2021/22, 2022/23 as well as values for 2023/24. Principal investigators are listed for submitted data of 2022/23.

NameMB22MB23MB24investigator/sponsoring agency
Afghanistan
Pir YahkA.A. Sajood, H. Arian (Kabul Univ.)
Antarctica
Bahia del Diablo-0.291-1.03-0.26S. Marinsek, C. Puigdomenech, L. Margonari (IAA-DG)
Hurd-0.11-0.56F. Navarro (AEI/MICINN)
Johnsons0.190.2F. Navarro (AEI/MICINN)
Argentina
Agua Negra-1.699-1.37P. Pitte, H. Gargantini (IANIGLA-CONICET)
Alerce-2.91-1.9P. Pitte, L. Zalazar (IANIGLA-CONICET)
Azufre-4.798-4.75P. Pitte, L. Zalazar (IANIGLA-CONICET)
Brown Superior-2.026-1.403G. Cabrera (IANIGLA-CONICET)
Conconta Norte-1.834-1.097G. Cabrera (IANIGLA-CONICET)
De Los Tres-2.41-1.415P. Pitte, L. Ferri Hidalgo (IANIGLA-CONICET)
Los AmarillosG. Cabrera (IANIGLA-CONICET)
Martial Este-0.48-0.77R. Iturraspe (UNTDF), S. Camargo (GTF), J. Strelin (IAA-UNC)
Austria
Goldbergkees-2.8-1.942B. Hynek, A. Neureiter (Geosphere Austria)
Halstaetter Gletscher-2.602-1.797K. Helfricht, K. Reingruber (EnergieAG/Land OÖ)
Hintereisferner-3.319-2.189-1.109R. Prinz (ACINN)
Jamtalferner-3.63-2.212A. Fischer, L. Hartl (HD/LT)
Kesselwandferner-2.8-1.472-0.984R. Prinz (ACINN)
Kleinfleisskees-2.7-1.777B. Hynek, A. Neureiter (Geosphere Austria)
Pasterze-2.128-1.65A. Neureiter (Geosphere Austria)
Seekarlesferner-3.289-1.447M. Strudl
Stubacher Sonnblickkees-3.417B. Zagel, H. Wiesenegger, H. Slupetzky (HD/LS)
Venedigerkees-2.208-1.323B. Seiser (HD/LS)
Vernagtferner-3.249-1.983-1.986C. Mayer (GGBAS)
Wurtenkees-3.596S. Reisenhofer (Geosphere Austria)
Zettalunitz/Mullwitz-2.449-1.749M. Stocker-Waldhuber (HD/LT)
Bolivia
Charquini SurA. Soruco, A. Rabatel, J. Sicart, T. Condom, P. Ginot (UMSA, IGE, UG/IRD)
ZongoA. Soruco, A. Rabatel, J. Sicart, T. Condom, P. Ginot (UMSA, IGE, UG/IRD)
Bhutan
ThanaT. Tshering, N. Wangchuk, N. Tsheten (RGoB)
Canada
Athabasca-0.27-0.94-1.17M. Ednie, B. Shepard (NRCan)
Bologna-0.866-1.07-1.1M. Ednie, B. Danielson (NRCan)
ConradB. Pelto (CBT)
Devon Ice Cap NW-0.508-0.37D.O. Burgess (NRCan)
Helm-1.002-4.359-3.13M. Ednie (NRCan)
IllecillewaetB. Pelto (Parks Canada)
Kokanee-0.8B. Pelto (BC-Parks)
Meighen Ice Cap-0.451-0.548D.O. Burgess (NRCan)
Melville South Ice Cap-1.077-1.051D.O. Burgess (NRCan)
NordicB. Pelto (CBT)
Peyto-0.848-2.76-1.43M. Ednie (NRCan)
Place-0.87-3.721-1.96M. Ednie (NRCan)
Saskatchewan-1.51M. Ednie (NRCan)
White-0.472L. Thomson (DGP/QU)
ZillmerB. Pelto (CBT)
Chile
AmarilloG. Cabrera (IANIGLA-CONICET)
Echaurren Norte-1.161-1.125J. Huenante, D. Carrión, A. Espinoza, J. González, G. Casassa (DGA)
Mocho Choshuenco SE-2.56-2.67-0.17M. Schaefer (UACH)
China
Urumqi Glacier No.1-1.249-1.291-1.815H. Li, Z. Li (CAREERI/CAS)
- East Branch-1.315-1.402-1.844H. Li, Z. Li (CAREERI/CAS)
- West Branch-1.134-1.095-1.764H. Li (CAREERI/CAS)
Colombia
Conejeras-2.434-5.041J.L. Ceballos Lievano, Y. Nocua, A. Cruz Mendoza, S. Martinez (IDEAM)
El Hongo-0.5-4.202J.L. Ceballos Lievano, Y. Nocua, A. Cruz Mendoza, S. Martinez (IDEAM)
Ritacuba Blanco0.6640.964J.L. Ceballos Lievano, Y. Nocua, A. Cruz Mendoza, S. Martinez (IDEAM)
Ecuador
Antizana 15 Alpha-0.973-1.035B.E. Cáceres Correa (INAMHI)
France
Argentìere-3.63-1.53-0.6D. Six, B. Jourdain, O. Laarman (IGE/CNRS/EMOSSON)
Blanc-2.05E. Thibert, M. Bonnefoy (IGE/INRAE/Parc Ecrins)
Gebroulaz-2.55-2.06D. Six, B. Jourdain, O. Laarman (IGE/CNRS/Parc Vanoise)
Mer de Glace-2.46D. Six, B. Jourdain, O. Laarman (IGE/CNRS)
Ossoue-4.06-4.52P. René (Association Moraine)
Saint Sorlin-3.78-2.95-1.45D. Six, B. Jourdain, O. Laarman (IGE/CNRS)
Sarennes-4.26-3.79E. Thibert, M. Bonnefoy (INRAE)
Tre la Tete-4.56-1.52-0.47L. Moreau (CNRS/EDYTEM)
Greenland
Freya-0.7-0.8B. Hynek (Geosphere Austria, GRS/UG)
Mittivakkat-1.45-1.452-1.4S. de Villiers (Western Norway Univ of Appl Science)
Qassinnguit Sermiat-0.026-1.916K. Langley (GEM/ASIAQ)
Iceland
Bruarjökull0.344-0.713F. Pálsson, A. Gunnarsson (IES, NPC)
Dyngjujökull0.422-0.308F. Pálsson, A. Gunnarsson (IES, NPC)
Eyabakkajökull-0.359-1.417F. Pálsson, A. Gunnarsson (IES, NPC)
Hofsjökull E-0.19-1.21-0.88Þ. Þorsteinsson (VEDUR)
Hofsjökull N0.28-1.07-0.98Þ. Þorsteinsson (VEDUR)
Hofsjökull SW0.46-0.69-0.48Þ. Þorsteinsson (VEDUR)
Köldukvislarjökull0.386-0.74F. Pálsson, A. Gunnarsson (IES, NPC)
Langjökull Ice Cap0.05-1.43F. Pálsson, A. Gunnarsson (IES, NPC)
Tungnarjökull-1.355-1.529F. Pálsson, A. Gunnarsson (IES, NPC)
Vatnajökull-1.006F. Pálsson, A. Gunnarsson (IES, NPC)
India
Bara ShigriP. Sharma (NCPOR)
Batal-0.56P. Sharma (NCPOR)
Chhota Shigri-1.670.11Mohd. Farooq Azam (IITI)
Durung Drung-1.009-0.38Mohd. Farooq Azam (IITI)
Gepang Gath-1.3P. Sharma (NCPOR)
Hoksar-1.53S.A. Ramshoo & colleagues (Kashmir University/KU)
Kolahoi-1.678S.A. Ramshoo & colleagues (Kashmir University/KU)
PensilungpaM. Mehta (WIHG)
Samudra Tapu-1.6P. Sharma (NCPOR)
StokA.L. Ramanathan (JNU)
Sutri Dhaka-1.32P. Sharma (NCPOR)
Italy
Calderone-0.308-0.662-0.276M. Pecci and colleagues (IMONT)
Campo Settentrionale-3.13-2.193-0.644R. Scotti, D. Colombarolli, I. Peri (SGL)
Careser-3.965-2.855-1.548L. Carturan, M. Gaddo (TeSAF/UPa, MeteoTrentino)
Ciardoney-4-2.17-1.05L. Mercalli, D. Cat Berro (SMI)
Grand Etret-3.662-2.386-1.201A. Rossotto, S. Cerise, D. Massoni, A. Peracino (PNGP/CGI)
La Mare (southern branch)-2.979-1.676L. Carturan (TeSAF/UPa)
Lupo-4-3.232-0.002R. Scotti, M. Crippa, A. Libera (SGL)
Malavalle/Übeltalferner-3.174-2.303-1.546G. Franchi (UI/HA)
Pendente/Hangender Ferner-3.493-3.703-1.834G. Franchi (UI/HA)
Ries Occ. (Vedr. di) / Rieserf. Westl.-2.487-1.834-1.235R. Dinale, M. Dalpiaz (Civil Protection Agency/unibz)
Rutor-1.01U. Morra di Cella (ARPA)
Suretta Meridionale-3.564-2.192R. Scotti, P. Gallo, F. Villa (SGL)
Timorion-1.814U. Morra di Cella (ARPA)
Japan
Hamaguri Yuki0.04-1.371-0.198K. Fujita, K. Fukui (NU)
Kazakhstan
Ts. Tuyuksuyskiy-1.13-0.488-0.761N.E. Kasatkin (IGNANKaz)
Kyrgyzstan
Abramov-0.762-0.539S. Belekov, E. Mattea, M. Barandun, E. Azisov, R. Kenzhebaev (DGUF, KyrgyzHydromet, CAIAG)
Batysh Sook/ Syek Zapadnyi-0.941-1.192-1.491R. Kenzhebaev, M. Barandun, E. Mattea, R. Usubaliev, M. Hoelzle, E. Azisov, T. Saks (CAIAG, DGUF)
Bordu-1.27-1.11-1.22V. Popovnin, R. Satylkanov, B. Ermenbayev, D. Sayakpayev, (MSU, TshMRC)
Glacier No. 354 (Akshiirak)-0.753-1.348-2.138R. Kenzhebaev, M. Barandun, E. Mattea, R. Usubaliev, M. Hoelzle, E. Azisov, T. Saks (CAIAG, DGUF)
Glacier No. 599 (Kjungei Ala-Too)-1.458-0.868E. Azisov, R. Usubaliev, R. Kenzhebaev, M. Esenaman uulu (CAIAG)
Golubin-1.05-1.412E. Azisov,R. Kenzhebaev, M. Esenamanov, R. Usubaliev, M. Barandun, T. Saks, M. Hoelzle (CAIAG, DGUF)
Karabatkak-0.81-0.93-0.81V. Popovnin, R. Satylkanov, B. Ermenbayev, D. Sayakpayev, (MSU, TshMRC)
Sary-Tor-1.27-1.51-1.09V. Popovnin, R. Satylkanov, B. Ermenbayev, D. Sayakpayev, (MSU, TshMRC)
Turgen-Aksuu-1.055-0.855S. Belekov, A. Ajikeev, T. Musaev (KyrgyzHydromet​)
Nepal
Changri Nup WestP. Wagnon (UG/IRD)
Mera-0.85-0.83P. Wagnon (UG/IRD)
Pokalde-0.84-2.35P. Wagnon (UG/IRD)
Rikha SambaT. Gurung, S. Joshi, D. Stumm (ICIMOD)
West Changri Nup-2.5-2.65P. Wagnon (UG/IRD)
Yala-1.065-1.297S. Joshi, T. Gurung, D. Stumm (ICIMOD)
New Zealand
Brewster-1.125-0.937-1.137B. Anderson, T. Redpath, L. Vargo, P. Sirguey, N. Cullen (VUW, DG/UO)
Rolleston-1.065-1.083-1.438T. Kerr, H. Purdie (Rainfall.NZ, UCant)
Norway
Aalfotbreen-0.559-2.518-2B. Kjøllmoen (NVE)
Austdalsbreeen-0.046-1.554-2H. Elvehøy (NVE)
Engabreen0.145-1.101-3.9H. Elvehøy (NVE)
Graasubreen-1.616-0.918-1.3L.M. Andreassen (NVE)
Hansebreen-1.045-2.995-2.3B. Kjøllmoen (NVE)
Hellstugubreen-0.94-1.04L.M. Andreassen (NVE)
Langfjordjoekelen-2.104-1.651-4.1B. Kjøllmoen (NVE)
Nigardsbreen0.736-0.44-0.6B. Kjøllmoen (NVE)
Remebesdalsskaaka0.09-1.011-1.2H. Elvehøy (NVE)
Storbreen-0.681-0.943-1.2L.M. Andreassen (NVE)
SvelgjabreenB. Kjøllmoen (NVE)
Peru
Artesonraju-0.697R. Cruz Encarnación (ANA)
Yanamarey-0.646R. Cruz Encarnación (ANA)
Russian Federation
Djankuat-0.59-0.07-0.59V. Popovnin, A. Gubanov (MSU, RFBR)
Garabashi-1.153-0.994-1.467S. Kutuzov, I. Lavrentiev, G. Nosenko, A. Smirnov, A. Abramov (IG/RAS)
Leviy Aktru-0.603-0.737-1.024S. Kutuzov, I. Lavrentiev, A. Smirnov, A. Abramov, A. Erofeev (IG/RAS, DG/TSU)
Maliy Aktru
No. 125 (Vodopadniy)
Spain
Maladeta-3.017-2.6620.762G. Cobos Campos (UPV)
Svalbard/Jan Mayen
Austre Broeggerbreen-1.516-0.948J. Kohler (NPOLAR)
Austre Lovenbreen-1.48-0.936-1.989F. Tolle, E. Bernard, J. M. Friedt, M. Griselin (ThéMA/CNRS)
Groenfjord E-2.131-1.574N. Elagina, R. Chernov, I. Lavrentiev, and colleagues (IG/RAS)
Hansbreen-1.457L. Bartlomiej (PAS)
Irenebreen-2.164-1.381-2.389I. Sobota (PRC/FES)
Kongsvegen-0.954-0.622J. Kohler (NPOLAR)
Kronebreen/Holtedahlfonna-0.815-0.416J. Kohler (NPOLAR) (balances excl. calving)
Midtre Lovenbreen-1.416-0.976J. Kohler (NPOLAR)
NordenskioeldbreenW. van Pelt (DES/UU)
SvenbreenJ. Malecki (AMU)
Waldemarbreen-2.198-1.556-2.464I. Sobota (PRC/FES)
Werenskioldbreen-1.593D. Ignatiuk, M. Laska (FES/US)
Sweden
Marmaglaciaeren-0.427-1.256-2.573N. Kirchner, J. Dahlkvist, J. Barnett (TRS/SU)
Rabots Glaciaer-0.943-1.565-2.804N. Kirchner, J. Dahlkvist, J. Barnett (TRS/SU)
Riukojietna-0.795-1.347-3.458N. Kirchner, J. Dahlkvist, J. Barnett (TRS/SU)
Storglaciaeren-0.212-0.812-2.846N. Kirchner, J. Dahlkvist, J. Barnett (TRS/SU)
Tarfalaglaciaeren
Switzerland
Adler-2.814-2.15-1.001M. Huss, A. Linsbauer (DGUF, GIUZ)
Allalin-2.455-1.882-1.143A. Bauder, E. Hodel (VAW)
Basodino-3.778-2.639-0.643G. Kappenberger, A. Bauder (VAW)
Clariden-3.09-1.95-1.505U. Steinegger, A. Bauder (VAW)
(balance incl est. for dry calving)
Corbassiere-2.31-1.614-1.202A. Bauder (VAW)
Corvatsch-SM. Huss (DGUF)
Findelen-2.815-1.594-0.697M. Huss, A. Linsbauer (DGUF, GIUZ)
Gietro-2.724-2.67-1.757A. Bauder (VAW)
Gr. Aletsch-2.982-1.576-1.311M. Huss, A. Bauder (VAW)
Gries-3.645-3.545-1.251M. Huss (VAW)
Hohlaub-2.933-2.052-1.075A. Bauder, E. Hodel (VAW)
Murtel-3.251-2.16-0.901M. Huss (DGUF)
Oberaar-3-2.163-1.161S. Nussbaumer & WGMS team (GIUZ)
Orny-2.541-1.161C. Ogier (VAW)
Otemma-3.613-1.855-0.845M. Fischer (UBE)
Pers-3.024-1.963-0.887M. Huss, A. Linsbauer (DGUF), P. Huybrechts (VUB)
Plaine Morte-4.677-2.567-1.516M. Huss (DGUF)
Rhone-2.653-2.129-0.547A. Bauder (VAW)
Sankt Anna-2.848-1.798-2.663M. Huss (DGUF)
Schwarzberg-3.386-2.332-1.138A. Bauder, E. Hodel (VAW)
Sex Rouge-4.011-1.975-2.004M. Huss (DGUF)
Silvretta-3.253-2.589-1.375A. Bauder (VAW)
Tortin-4.07-1.904-1.833C. Lambiel (Uni Lausanne)
Tsanfleuron-3.966-2.107-1.35M. Huss (DGUF)
Tajikistan
East Zulmart (Glacier No. 139)-0.271A. Kayumov, Ch. Kabutov (CRG/NAST)
Glacier No. 457 (NHD)-0.437-0.482A. Kayumov, H. Navruzshoev (CRG/NAST)
Glacier No. 676A. Kayumov, A. Halimov (CRG/NAST)
Glacier No. 71 (Yakarcha)A. Kayumov, F. Vosidov (CRG/NAST)
USA
Blue
Columbia (2057)-0.861-2.648-2.34M. Pelto (NCGCP)
Daniels-1.18-3.25-2.7M. Pelto (NCGCP)
Easton-1.216-1.702-1.64M. Pelto (NCGCP)
EelM. Larrabee and colleagues (NCNP)
EmmonsM. Larrabee and colleagues (NCNP)
Gulkana-1.05-0.4-0.38L. Sass, C. McNeil, E. Baker, C. Florentine, K. Bollen, Z. Frederick (USGS)
Ice Worm-1.26-3.45-2.4M. Pelto (NCGCP)
Lemon Creek-1.44-2.36-1.12C. McNeil, L. Sass, C. Florentine, E. Baker, K. Bollen, Z. Frederick(USGS)
Lower Curtis-0.73-2.36-1.82M. Pelto (NCGCP)
Lynch-1.36-2.72-2.35M. Pelto (NCGCP)
Rainbow-0.751-1.531-1.28M. Pelto (NCGCP)
Sholes-1.81-2.35-1.95M. Pelto (NCGCP)
South Cascade-1.35-2.62-1.5C. Florentine, A. Clark, C. McNeil, E. Baker, L. Sass, K. Bollen (USGS)
Sperry-0.97-3.44-1.27C. Florentine, E. Peitzsch, A. Clark, C. McNeil, E. Baker, L. Sass, K. Bollen(USGS)
Taku-0.28-1.13C. McNeil (USGS)
Wolverine-1.11-1.09-0.7L. Sass, C. McNeil, E. Baker, C. Florentine, K. Bollen, Z. Frederick(USGS)
Uzbekistan
Barkrak Sredniy-0.571-0.809G. Umirzakov & colleagues (Mininnovation of Uzbekistan)
BARKRAK SREDNIY EAST BRANCH-0.498-0.641G. Umirzakov & colleagues (Mininnovation of Uzbekistan)

last change 8/10/2024