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Mont Blanc has lost more than two meters in two years. The highest peak in Europe now measures 4,805.59 meters.
At school, we always learned that Mont Blanc measures 4,807 meters. In reality, its height varies regularly. The last measure dating from mid-September was made public on Thursday October 5. Europe’s highest peak peaks From now on at 4,805.59 meters, which is 2.22 meters less for the Alpine mountain.
An expedition of expert surveyors visited the site
To measure Mont Blanc, a team of expert surveyors climbed the summit. They began this expedition with cutting-edge tools, including GPS and drones. Measurements carried out over the last 20 years have noted a certain fluctuation. “The height can change depending on winter and summer conditions, the shapes, top and volume change regularly”, specifies Farouk Kadded, surveying engineer. The next measurement of Mont Blanc will be held in 2025.