High Mountain Asia's melting glaciers may threaten future water security

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Apr 8, 2026, 4:40 pm128 ptsTrending
Glaciers in High Mountain Asia—a region encompassing the Tibetan Plateau and its surrounding mountain ranges—are shrinking rapidly, endangering water resources for millions of people, suggests a new study. Using satellite data from NASA's GRACE missions, results show that these extensive glacier systems,…

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