Changing glaciers in the Hindu Kush Himalayas
Glaciers are some of the most sensitive indicators of climate change, as they respond rapidly to changes in temperature and precipitation. Glaciers can provide local water resources in the mountains as well as influence runoff in lowland rivers and recharge river-fed aquifers. The retreat and advance of glaciers has wide-reaching impacts and affects on natural…
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Produced by:Riccardo Pravettoni
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Year:01/06/2015
Changing glaciers in the Hindu Kush Himalayas
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