Glacier has collapsed – danger for visitors

The glacier in the Sylmassif in the Jämtland Mountains has completely collapsed after this summer's record heat and heavy rainfall, according to both P4 Jämtland and SVT News Jämtland.

The melting of the glacier in Sylarna is the most severe since measurements began in the mid-1960s. This means increased risks for visitors in the area.

It's a landslide that has occurred here and it's at least deadly where it's happening, says Per Holmlund, professor of glaciology, to SVT.

This is about increased landslide risk after the melting at the Syl Glacier. One should not move below the glacier itself, according to Holmlund.

There is also an increased landslide risk at other small glaciers.

So you should be cautious when approaching small glaciers.