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Too few specialists to track loss of Himalayan glaciers
2015-07-13 16:00:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Climate News Network: Studying ice loss in the vast, inhospitable region of the Himalayas can be a very tricky business as most glaciers are found above 12,000 feet. While much of the data is derived from satellite surveys, reliable field data is also vital - but skill shortages mean that only four of the approximately 9,500 glaciers spread across the Indian section of the Himalayas are being studied in detail. Gathering field data involves a combination of skills that include high-altitude mountaineering. Weather restricts...
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