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Abstract:
Glacier mass balance data for Waldemarbreen (sonce 1996), Irenebreen (since 2002) and Elisebreen (2007-2013). The mass balance of Kaffiøyra region glaciers is very negative. Similarly negative mass balance values are characteristic of other Svalbard glaciers. The rapid and substantial changes in mass balance of glaciers which have been occurring in recent years are also reflected in a growing rate of surface area shrinkage. This negative balance is mainly attributed to the climate change in that region, and with an increase in mean air temperature in particular.