Accelerating ice melt from glaciers worldwide means an increased loss of freshwater resources, ever-faster sea level rise and life-threatening floods and landslides. In some regions, ice loss is ...

This lake by North Cascades National Park is the perfect place for adventures from kayaking to scenic hikes. Here's why it's a must-visit for outdoor lovers.

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Puncak Jaya's glaciated rugged summit makes it one of the few places in the tropics where permanent ice exists. Many mountaineers seeking to complete the Seven Summits often include Carstensz ...

The rugged topography and less permeable sediment in glacial landscapes could also explain why lakes in glaciated and unglaciated regions react to permafrost thaw differently, the researchers say.

“The important implication here is that the Earth’s natural climate regulation mechanism appears to favour a warm and high-CO2 world with no ice caps, not the partially glaciated and low-CO2 world we ...