Global Glacier Extinction Explorer
- Glacier changes are traditionally quantified in terms of total (regional) mass and area loss, but such metrics do not fully capture the disappearance of individual glaciers.
- Yet every glacier, no matter how small, can matter.
- Beyond their contribution to sea-level rise or regional water resources, glaciers hold important cultural, ecological, and societal value, often deeply rooted in local landscapes and communities.
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- Glacier changes are traditionally quantified in terms of total (regional) mass and area loss, but such metrics do not fully capture the disappearance of individual glaciers.
- Yet every glacier, no matter how small, can matter.
- Beyond their contribution to sea-level rise or regional water resources, glaciers hold important cultural, ecological, and societal value, often deeply rooted in local landscapes and communities.
Sources: Glacierextinction