Theme: Changes in the ice bodies of the cryosphere
Consequences of the changing climate are especially clearly visible in the change of the ice bodies on Earth. These changes affect the area extent of the ice as well as the ice thickness.
Select your Case Study:
| Retreating glaciers | |
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Columbia Glacier, U.S.A. Higher temperatures and the rising sea level lead to a rapid decay of the Columbia Glacier. |
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Aletsch Glacier, Switzerland The largest glacier of the Alps is an example of the retreat of alpine glaciers. |
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Kilimanjaro Glacier, Tanzania There are not many glaciers in the tropical climate zone, and they are shrinking. |
