Scientists covered part of a Chinese glacier with fabric to slow melting; ice loss fell by 27% initially, but the effect weakened
- PC: WikipediaA layer of artificial fabric reduced melting on a section of China’s Dagu Glacier by 15% over one year, as per the study.
- Researchers covered about 500 square metres of Dagu Glacier No.
- 17 with non-woven geotextile in August 2020 and monitored changes in the ice through October 2021.
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- PC: WikipediaA layer of artificial fabric reduced melting on a section of China’s Dagu Glacier by 15% over one year, as per the study.
- Researchers covered about 500 square metres of Dagu Glacier No.
- 17 with non-woven geotextile in August 2020 and monitored changes in the ice through October 2021.
Sources: Times of India