Question

2. How has climate change affected the glaciers of the Himalayas?​

Answer 1

Explanation:

During the last century most glaciers in the Himalayas have receded, in response to the climatic change (Kulkarni et al. 2002; Hansen et al. ... Due to 10% increase in the melting of the glaciers of the western Himalaya, the rivers fed by the Himalayan glaciers have shown 3–4% surplus water ( Hasnain 2008 ).

Answer 2

Answer:

A significant threat posed by climate change in the Himalayas is the continual formation of a large number of glacial lakes. ... The enhanced rate at which the snow and ice is melting means that the water accumulating in these lakes is increasing rapidly.

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