Tracking 3 Decades of Dramatic Glacial Lake Growth

The video discusses the changing landscape of the region known as the planet's third pole, highlighting the retreat of glaciers and the formation of new glacial lakes. NASA's High Mountain Asia program conducted a global study using satellite images to analyze glacial lake boundaries over three decades, finding a 48% increase in global glacial lake volume. The study reveals that smaller lakes are growing faster and appearing at higher elevations, posing potential risks to tourism, infrastructure, and communities downstream. This research is crucial for understanding global cryosphere changes.

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