Aletsch

The mighty Aletsch -- the largest glacier in the Alps -- could completely disappear by the end of this century if nothing is done to rein in climate change, a study showed Thursday.

Global warming is beginning to make its ominous presence felt here at the 23 kilometer long Aletsch Glacier, the longest in the Alps.

The mighty Aletsch -- the largest glacier in the Alps -- could completely disappear by the end of this century if nothing is done to rein in climate change, a study showed Thursday.

Global warming is beginning to make its ominous presence felt here at the 23 kilometer long Aletsch Glacier, the longest in the Alps.