EditorialCreativeSportsCollectionsVideos
Prices
0Log in

Visual content for professionals.
800M+ images and videos.

Content Hub

  • Current Events
  • Pictures of the Year
  • Sports
  • Editorial
  • Creative
  • Collections
  • Videos

Offers

  • Prices & Packages
  • Promotions
  • Enterprise
  • Newsletter
  • Blog
  • The Game Magazine

Services

  • Content Research
  • Contract Photography
  • API & FTP Push
  • my-picturemaxx
  • Become a Partner

Company

  • About IMAGO
  • Careers
  • News

Help Center

  • FAQ
  • Contact Us
Legal NoticeTerms & ConditionsLicense InformationData PrivacyPrivacy Settings
© 2026 IMAGO
CEPICBAPLABVPA
Back to collections

France: Geotextile sheets installed to protect the Mer de Glace on Mont Blanc

Aug 20, 2026

The following photos have been selected for you by the IMAGO picture desk on this topic. For more pictures please use the search function.

  • GEOTEXTILE TARPS TO PROTECT THE MER DE GLACE CAVE PHOTOPQR LE DAUPHINE Grégory YETCHMENIZA Chamonix Mont Blanc August 20, 2026 Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, August 20 The Mer de Glace, France’s largest glacier, is threatened with extinction due to climate change and heat waves. In 20 years, it has retreated by more than one kilometer, and since 2022 it has lost 55 meters in thickness. The Mer de Glace Cave, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, is hanging by a thread. To limit its melting, geotextile tarps are being installed over it. Grégory Yetchmeniza, Le Dauphiné Libéré, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France, Aug. 20, 2026. The Mer de Glace, France’s largest glacier, is at risk of disappearing due to climate change and heat waves. It ha Copyright: xPHOTOPQR LExDAUPHINE MAXPPPxGrégoryxYETCHMENIZAx 20260820JDL9507 20260820JDL9507
  • GEOTEXTILE TARPAULINS TO PROTECT THE MER DE GLACE CAVE PHOTOPQR LE DAUPHINE Grégory YETCHMENIZA Chamonix Mont Blanc August 20, 2026 Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, August 20: The Mer de Glace, France’s largest glacier, is threatened with disappearance due to climate change and heat waves. In 20 years, it has retreated by more than one kilometer, and since 2022 it has lost 55 meters in thickness. The Mer de Glace Cave, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, is on borrowed time. To limit its melting, geotextile tarps are being installed over it. Grégory Yetchmeniza, Le Dauphiné Libéré, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France, August 20, 2026. The Mer de Glace, France’s largest glacier, is at risk of disappearing due to climate change and heat wave Copyright: xPHOTOPQR LExDAUPHINE MAXPPPxGrégoryxYETCHMENIZAx 20260820JDL9491 20260820JDL9491
  • GEOTEXTILE TARPAULINS TO PROTECT THE MER DE GLACE CAVE PHOTOPQR LE DAUPHINE Grégory YETCHMENIZA Chamonix Mont Blanc August 20, 2026 Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, August 20: The Mer de Glace, France’s largest glacier, is threatened with disappearance due to climate change and heat waves. In 20 years, it has retreated by more than one kilometer, and since 2022 it has lost 55 meters in thickness. The Mer de Glace Cave, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, is hanging by a thread. To limit its melting, geotextile tarps are being installed over it. Grégory Yetchmeniza, Le Dauphiné Libéré, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France, Aug. 20, 2026. The Mer de Glace, France’s largest glacier, is at risk of disappearing due to climate change and heatwave Copyright: xPHOTOPQR LExDAUPHINE MAXPPPxGrégoryxYETCHMENIZAx 20260820JDL9488 20260820JDL9488
  • GEOTEXTILE TARPAULINS TO PROTECT THE MER DE GLACE CAVE PHOTOPQR LE DAUPHINE Grégory YETCHMENIZA Chamonix Mont Blanc August 20, 2026 Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, August 20: The Mer de Glace, France’s largest glacier, is threatened with disappearance due to climate change and heat waves. In 20 years, it has retreated by more than one kilometer, and since 2022, it has lost 55 meters in thickness. The Mer de Glace Cave, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, is on borrowed time. To limit its melting, geotextile tarps are being installed over it. Grégory Yetchmeniza, Le Dauphiné Libéré, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France, Aug. 20, 2026. The Mer de Glace, France’s largest glacier, is at risk of disappearing due to climate change and heat waves Copyright: xPHOTOPQR LExDAUPHINE MAXPPPxGrégoryxYETCHMENIZAx 20260820JDL9485 20260820JDL9485
  • GEOTEXTILE TARPAULINS TO PROTECT THE MER DE GLACE CAVE PHOTOPQR LE DAUPHINE Grégory YETCHMENIZA Chamonix Mont Blanc August 20, 2026 Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, August 20: The Mer de Glace, France’s largest glacier, is threatened with disappearance due to climate change and heat waves. In 20 years, it has receded by more than one kilometer, and since 2022 it has lost 55 meters in thickness. The Mer de Glace Cave, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, is hanging by a thread. To limit its melting, geotextile tarps have been installed over it. Grégory Yetchmeniza, Le Dauphiné Libéré, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France, Aug. 20, 2026. The Mer de Glace, France’s largest glacier, is at risk of disappearing due to climate change and heat waves Copyright: xPHOTOPQR LExDAUPHINE MAXPPPxGrégoryxYETCHMENIZAx 20260820JDL9474 20260820JDL9474
  • GEOTEXTILE TARPAULINS TO PROTECT THE MER DE GLACE CAVE PHOTOPQR LE DAUPHINE Grégory YETCHMENIZA Chamonix Mont Blanc August 20, 2026 Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, August 20: The Mer de Glace, France’s largest glacier, is threatened with disappearance due to climate change and heat waves. In 20 years, it has receded by more than one kilometer, and since 2022 it has lost 55 meters in thickness. The Mer de Glace Cave, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, is hanging by a thread. To limit its melting, geotextile tarps have been installed over it. Grégory Yetchmeniza, Le Dauphiné Libéré, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France, Aug. 20, 2026. The Mer de Glace, France’s largest glacier, is at risk of disappearing due to climate change and heat waves Copyright: xPHOTOPQR LExDAUPHINE MAXPPPxGrégoryxYETCHMENIZAx 20260820JDL9472 20260820JDL9472
  • GEOTEXTILE TARPAULINS TO PROTECT THE MER DE GLACE CAVE PHOTOPQR LE DAUPHINE Grégory YETCHMENIZA Chamonix Mont Blanc August 20, 2026 Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, August 20: The Mer de Glace, France’s largest glacier, is threatened with disappearance due to climate change and heat waves. In 20 years, it has receded by more than one kilometer, and since 2022 it has lost 55 meters in thickness. The Mer de Glace Cave, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, is hanging by a thread. To limit its melting, geotextile tarps have been installed over it. Grégory Yetchmeniza, Le Dauphiné Libéré, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France, Aug. 20, 2026. The Mer de Glace, France’s largest glacier, is at risk of disappearing due to climate change and heat waves Copyright: xPHOTOPQR LExDAUPHINE MAXPPPxGrégoryxYETCHMENIZAx 20260820JDL9467 20260820JDL9467
  • GEOTEXTILE TARPAULINS TO PROTECT THE MER DE GLACE CAVE PHOTOPQR LE DAUPHINE Grégory YETCHMENIZA Chamonix Mont Blanc August 20, 2026 Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, August 20: The Mer de Glace, France’s largest glacier, is threatened with disappearance due to climate change and heat waves. In 20 years, it has receded by more than one kilometer, and since 2022 it has lost 55 meters in thickness. The Mer de Glace Cave, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, is hanging by a thread. To limit its melting, geotextile tarps have been installed over it. Grégory Yetchmeniza, Le Dauphiné Libéré, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France, Aug. 20, 2026. The Mer de Glace, France’s largest glacier, is at risk of disappearing due to climate change and heat waves Copyright: xPHOTOPQR LExDAUPHINE MAXPPPxGrégoryxYETCHMENIZAx 20260820JDL9464 20260820JDL9464
  • GEOTEXTILE TARPAULINS TO PROTECT THE MER DE GLACE CAVE PHOTOPQR LE DAUPHINE Grégory YETCHMENIZA Chamonix Mont Blanc August 20, 2026 Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, August 20: The Mer de Glace, France’s largest glacier, is threatened with disappearance due to climate change and heat waves. In 20 years, it has receded by more than one kilometer, and since 2022 it has lost 55 meters in thickness. The Mer de Glace Cave, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, is hanging by a thread. To limit its melting, geotextile tarps have been installed over it. Grégory Yetchmeniza, Le Dauphiné Libéré, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France, Aug. 20, 2026. The Mer de Glace, France’s largest glacier, is at risk of disappearing due to climate change and heat waves Copyright: xPHOTOPQR LExDAUPHINE MAXPPPxGrégoryxYETCHMENIZAx 20260820JDL9463 20260820JDL9463
  • GEOTEXTILE TARPAULINS TO PROTECT THE MER DE GLACE CAVE PHOTOPQR LE DAUPHINE Grégory YETCHMENIZA Chamonix Mont Blanc August 20, 2026 Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, August 20: The Mer de Glace, France’s largest glacier, is threatened with disappearance due to climate change and heat waves. In 20 years, it has receded by more than one kilometer, and since 2022 it has lost 55 meters in thickness. The Mer de Glace Cave, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, is hanging by a thread. To limit its melting, geotextile tarps have been installed over it. Grégory Yetchmeniza, Le Dauphiné Libéré, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France, Aug. 20, 2026. The Mer de Glace, France’s largest glacier, is at risk of disappearing due to climate change and heat waves Copyright: xPHOTOPQR LExDAUPHINE MAXPPPxGrégoryxYETCHMENIZAx 20260820JDL9458 20260820JDL9458
  • GEOTEXTILE TARPAULINS TO PROTECT THE MER DE GLACE CAVE PHOTOPQR LE DAUPHINE Grégory YETCHMENIZA Chamonix Mont Blanc August 20, 2026 Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, August 20: The Mer de Glace, France’s largest glacier, is threatened with disappearance due to climate change and heat waves. In 20 years, it has retreated by more than one kilometer, and since 2022 it has lost 55 meters in thickness. The Mer de Glace cave, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, is hanging by a thread. To slow its melting, geotextile tarps are being installed over it. Grégory Yetchmeniza, Le Dauphiné Libéré, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France, Aug. 20, 2026. The Mer de Glace, France’s largest glacier, is at risk of disappearing due to climate change and heat wave Copyright: xPHOTOPQR LExDAUPHINE MAXPPPxGrégoryxYETCHMENIZAx 20260820JDL9462 20260820JDL9462
  • GEOTEXTILE TARPAULINS TO PROTECT THE MER DE GLACE CAVE PHOTOPQR LE DAUPHINE Grégory YETCHMENIZA Chamonix Mont Blanc August 20, 2026 Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, August 20: The Mer de Glace, France’s largest glacier, is threatened with disappearance due to climate change and heat waves. In 20 years, it has retreated by more than one kilometer, and since 2022 it has lost 55 meters in thickness. The Mer de Glace cave, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, is hanging by a thread. To slow its melting, geotextile tarps are being installed over it. Grégory Yetchmeniza, Le Dauphiné Libéré, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France, Aug. 20, 2026. The Mer de Glace, France’s largest glacier, is at risk of disappearing due to climate change and heat wave Copyright: xPHOTOPQR LExDAUPHINE MAXPPPxGrégoryxYETCHMENIZAx 20260820JDL9460 20260820JDL9460
  • GEOTEXTILE TARPAULINS TO PROTECT THE MER DE GLACE CAVE PHOTOPQR LE DAUPHINE Grégory YETCHMENIZA Chamonix Mont Blanc August 20, 2026 Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, August 20: The Mer de Glace, France’s largest glacier, is threatened with disappearance due to climate change and heat waves. In 20 years, it has retreated by more than one kilometer, and since 2022, it has lost 55 meters in thickness. The Mer de Glace cave, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, is on borrowed time. To limit its melting, geotextile tarps have been installed over it. Grégory Yetchmeniza, Le Dauphiné Libéré, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France, Aug. 20, 2026. The Mer de Glace, France’s largest glacier, is at risk of disappearing due to climate change and heat waves Copyright: xPHOTOPQR LExDAUPHINE MAXPPPxGrégoryxYETCHMENIZAx 20260820JDL9453 20260820JDL9453
  • GEOTEXTILE TARPAULINS TO PROTECT THE MER DE GLACE CAVE PHOTOPQR LE DAUPHINE Grégory YETCHMENIZA Chamonix Mont Blanc August 20, 2026 Chamonix, Haute-Savoie, August 20: The Mer de Glace, France’s largest glacier, is in danger of disappearing due to climate change and heat waves. In the past 20 years, it has retreated by more than one kilometer, and since 2022, it has lost 55 meters in thickness. The Mer de Glace cave, which is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, is hanging by a thread. To limit its melting, geotextile tarps are being installed over it. Chamonix Mont Blanc, France, Aug. 20, 2026 The Mer de Glace, France’s largest glacier, is at risk of disappearing due to climate change and heat waves. It has retreated by more than a Copyright: xPHOTOPQR LExDAUPHINE MAXPPPxGrégoryxYETCHMENIZAx 20260820JDL9440 20260820JDL9440