New study on Himalayan glaciers add to climate confusion
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Ritu Aroraa
Nov 12, 2009, 1:10:42 AM11/12/09
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Sonapani glacier has retreated by about 500m during the last 100 years
but Kangriz glacier has practically not retreated even an inch in the
same period.
The Environment minister Jairam Ramesh, released the latest discussion
paper "Himalayan Glaciers: A State of-Art Review of Glacial Studies,
Glacial Retreat and Climate Change". The paper, brought out by V.K.
Raina, former Deputy Director-General, Geological Survey of India, for
the Ministry of Environment and Forests, is based on the findings of
the GSI since 1956.
To read more follow the link:
http://www.d-sector.org/article-det.asp?id=558
Regards,
but Kangriz glacier has practically not retreated even an inch in the
same period.
The Environment minister Jairam Ramesh, released the latest discussion
paper "Himalayan Glaciers: A State of-Art Review of Glacial Studies,
Glacial Retreat and Climate Change". The paper, brought out by V.K.
Raina, former Deputy Director-General, Geological Survey of India, for
the Ministry of Environment and Forests, is based on the findings of
the GSI since 1956.
To read more follow the link:
http://www.d-sector.org/article-det.asp?id=558
Regards,
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