Rishi Raj Glaciers serve as nature’s frozen reservoirs, crucial for maintaining Earth’s water balance and ecosystem. However, ...

“It had been hypothesized that widespread glacial erosion of continental interiors could be caused by the Snowball Earth ice,” said Kirkland, a professor in the School of Earth and Planetary ...

At 5 100 meters above sea level, the air around Bolivia's Huayna Potosí glacier is thin, brittle with altitude. The wind ...

This year’s theme emphasizes Glacier Preservation, as they are vital for Earth’s water balance and ecosystems.

Since physical and chemical erosion yield comparable carbon fluxes, studying both together is essential to avoid biases in erosion-driven carbon flux estimates.

March 21, 2025, is the inaugural UNESCO World Day for Glaciers. Glaciers are a critical supply of freshwater for billions of ...