April 1, 2026

Science Chronicle

A Science and Technology Blog

April 1, 2026

Science Chronicle

A Science and Technology Blog

Glacier retreat

Climate changeEnvironmentGlacier retreatGlaciers

Durung Drung and Pensilungpa: The Changing Face of Ladakh’s Glaciers

Though located in the same climatic zone, aspect, and slope, Durung Drung glacier lost over eight sq. km area and retreated more than 800 metres, while the Pensilungpa glacier lost just over two sq. km and retreated only about 200 metres. Besides the warming climate, other factors too have a role to play

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Changmolung GlacierGeothermal springGlacier retreatGlaciers

Karakoram region: Changmolung Glacier’s Unusual Melting Linked to Geothermal Spring

A geothermal spring located at an elevation of about 4,980 metres above mean sea level (msl) has a slightly higher temperature of 8-10 degrees C. Higher geothermal heat flow significantly increases both basal temperatures and water content, thus accelerating ice melting

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