Mysterious Glaciers That Grew When Asia Heated Up
Friday, August 28, 2009 - 23:40
in Earth & Climate
Long ago, a group of Himalayan glaciers grew by several kilometers even while Central Asia's climate warmed up to six degrees Celsius. New analysis attributes much of the glacial growth to increased cloudiness and wind. A project is now under way to forecast the Indus River system's water supply for the coming decades.