Scientists warn melting glaciers could form more than 50,000 new lakes in areas covered by ice: Could increase the risk of flooding in Asia, Andes, Alaska and the Arctic
- Across the globe, there are approximately 200,000 to 275,000 glaciers that hold 69% of the world's fresh water.
- They are found in every continent except Australia and are in heavy concentrations in the Arctic, Alaska, and Antarctica along with high mountain ranges like the Himalayas and Andes.
- But what happens when climate change causes all these glaciers to melt?
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- Across the globe, there are approximately 200,000 to 275,000 glaciers that hold 69% of the world's fresh water.
- They are found in every continent except Australia and are in heavy concentrations in the Arctic, Alaska, and Antarctica along with high mountain ranges like the Himalayas and Andes.
- But what happens when climate change causes all these glaciers to melt?
Sources: Times of India