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Alaskan Coast at Risk of Catastrophic Landslide and Mega-Tsunami
Geoscientists estimate that a mountain slope could collapse into Prince William Sound within a year, and likely within 20 years, triggering devastating waves.
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Melting Ice Reveals an Ancient Thriving Trade Route
Artifacts from a receding ice patch provide a glimpse of Iron Age and Viking activity along a mountain pass.
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New Study Supports Universal Glacier Slip Law
The study explains how friction alters the velocity of glaciers. It could have important implications for improving sea level rise projections.
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A Minority of Peruvian Mountain Farmers Benefit From Government Pandemic Programs
Many Peruvians sell roses to earn a living. A new government policy could make matters worse for small growers already hard hit by the pandemic.
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GlacierHub Writers and Editors Share What Earth Day Means to Them
They also give some reading recommendations for Earth Day.
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How Coronavirus Is Affecting Communities in Glacier Regions
GlacierHub is tracking the spread of COVID-19 in glacier regions as an increasing number of people have become infected.
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Bushfires in Australia Continue to Devastate New Zealand Glaciers
Smoke and ash from Australia’s devastating fires pose a significant threat to New Zealand’s glaciers.
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Warming Rivers Are Causing Die-Offs Among Alaska Salmon
As salmon suffer in Alaska’s warming snow- and rain-fed rivers, some scientists are looking to glaciers to predict the future of these fish.
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What Moody’s Recent Acquisition Means for Assessing the Costs of the Climate Crisis
The acquisition of Four Twenty Seven, a leading provider of insight on economic climate risk, stands out as an indicator that the climate crisis is seen as a material risk that corporations and governments must consider.
