Tag Archives: Central Himalaya

Study maps 34 years of Uttarakhand glacier retreat, finds average of 23.23 metres a year
Study maps 34 years of Uttarakhand glacier retreat, finds average of 23.23 metres a year

A recent study reveals that glaciers in Uttarakhand's Central Himalaya are retreating at an alarming [...]

20
Sep
Why it matters: Uttarakhand Has 219 'Hanging Glaciers'. One-Third Of Them Are Unstable
Why it matters: Uttarakhand Has 219 ‘Hanging Glaciers’. One-Third Of Them Are Unstable

It warns that the region is warming faster than the rest of the world, which [...]

31
Aug