#250: Glaciers that are dying!😰

India & the world; note for #UPSC

Humboldt Glacier is GONE!😰

20 other Glaciers in the world that are melting😢🧵

1. Africa

• Mt. Kilimanjaro Glaciers of Africa's highest peak are predicted to 'disappear' within few decades

• Mt. Kenya 2nd highest of Africa with rapidly retreating glaciers

2. Europe

• Glaciers in Alps (Switzerland)

Trift, Rhone, & Pizol Glaciers are either nearing death or highly vulnerable

• Bolam (Italy) died in early 21st century

• Nigardsbreen (Norway) [disappearing fast]

3. South America

• Viedma & Upsala Glaciers (Patagonia, Argentina)

• Quelccaya Ice Cap (Peru) Largest Tropical Ice Cap in the world, lost 1/2 of its volume in last 5 decades

4. North America (Notice their names)

• Muir, Taku, Sperry & Grinnell Glaciers [USA]

• Rabbit & Athabasca Glaciers (Canada)

5. India

• Gangotri (22m/year retreat)

• Siachen (📍eastern Karakoram)

• Pindari (📍Kumaon Himalayas)

• Dokirani (📍Garhwal Himalayas)

• Zemu (📍Sikkim)

More in the map!