Mountain Glaciers - Dramatic Changes Caught on Film

Explore a press conference from the 2011 AGU Fall Meeting that delves into the dramatic changes occurring in mountain glaciers worldwide. Learn about innovative research techniques, including time-lapse photography of Nepalese glacier lakes and the vertical shrinkage of glaciers. Discover the concept of "peak water" and its implications for agricultural and urban water supplies. Gain insights into the rapid changes affecting Western Hemisphere glaciers and the concerning predictions for glaciers in western Canada by the end of the century. Hear from experts in the field as they present their findings and discuss the far-reaching consequences of these glacial transformations.