Scientists say the Switzerland's glaciers are starting to resemble Swiss cheese as climate change makes its mark and leaves holes. CBS News' Chapman Bell explains what's going on.
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- Swiss glaciers are developing holes due to climate change, similar to Swiss cheese. 12s
- The holes are caused by air pockets in the ice, which collapse as the glacier thaws from within. 29s
- Measurements at the Rhone Glacier show rapid melting and significant ice loss. 43s
- A recent glacier collapse, partly attributed to global warming, caused major damage to an Alpine village. 59s
- Experts recommend reducing CO2 emissions to slow glacier loss, stressing the urgency of action. 1m 10s