Many of New Zealand’s glaciers could disappear in a decade, scientists warn

Scientists say New Zealand’s glaciers are in retreat as a result of climate change Photograph: Jon Bower New Zealand/Alamy

New Zealand’s glaciers are becoming “smaller and more skeletal” due to the effects of climate change and scientists predict many could disappear within a decade.

An annual end-of-summer survey that records the snowline of more than 50 South Island glaciers has revealed continued loss of snow and ice.