STOCKHOLM — The southern peak of Kebnekaise, long considered Sweden’s highest mountain, has lost another 1.5 meters in elevation over the past year due to summer melting, researchers confirmed.
The glacier-covered summit now stands at 2,088.4 meters above sea level, making it 8.4 meters lower than the ice-free northern peak, which has officially become Sweden’s highest point.
The southern peak’s height fluctuates seasonally, rising in winter with snow accumulation and dropping in summer due to melting.
Scientists say the trend reflects the broader impact of climate change in the Arctic region, where warming is occurring at twice the global average.