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More importantly, both melting glaciers and rising wet-bulb temperatures are symptoms of the same underlying problem: A rapidly warming planet. Understanding wet-bulb temperature helps us understand why climate change is becoming a public health emergency, not just an environmental one. Protecting the climate means protecting people. #Glacierwatch #WetBulb #WetBulbTemperature #HeatWave #Canicule #Heat #ClimateCrisis

The State of the Cryosphere Report 2024 warns that on a trajectory toward 3°C of warming, many regions will experience sea level rise and water resource loss beyond adaptation limits this century. Geoengineering is not a plan. Decarbonisation is. #Glacierwatch #Geoengineering #Glaciers #ClimateCrisis #Cryosphere

Myth 2: ❌ All glacier ice is white. ✅ Reality: Dense glacier ice absorbs red light, making thick, pure ice appear a brilliant blue. It can also look grey, black (covered in debris), or even pink thanks to snow algae. Myth 3: ❌ Glaciers don't move. ✅ Reality: Every glacier flows under its own weight. Some creep just a few centimetres a day, while others can surge tens of metres per day. Follow Glacierwatch for more insights on glaciers, the poles and the cryosphere!

Cryoconite also reminds us that glaciers aren't just frozen blocks of ice. They're living landscapes, supporting unique forms of life while playing an important role in Earth's climate system. At the same time, the dark surface can accelerate local melting by reducing the glacier's ability to reflect sunlight. The next time you see a glacier, remember: beneath your feet, there may be an entire microscopic world at work. #Glacierwatch #Cryoconite #Ecosystem #Glacier #ClimateCrisis

The signs of summer on a glacier are natural. But today, rising global temperatures are making melt seasons longer, hotter, and more destructive. Every stream, crack, and patch of exposed ice helps scientists understand how glaciers are responding to a changing climate. Follow Glacierwatch to learn more about the frozen places that help shape our world. #Glacierwatch #HotGlacierSummer #ClimateCrisis #HeatWave

Governments need to treat this as the climate catastrophe it is and prepare for its effects. Follow Glacierwatch for more information on glaciers and the climate crisis. #Glacierwatch #ElNiño #SuperElNiño #Pacific #ClimateCrisis