Glaciers have historically determined the boundary between Italy and Switzerland in the Alps. Now, their melting has led the ...

As the ice caps disappear, these creeks and rivers become more irregular, leading to longer and more intense droughts in the ...

The glacier is part of the massive Columbia Icefield, which divides southern Jasper and northern Banff, and is easily visible from Icefields Parkway. Hiking trails and guided tours allow visitors ...

It's a bit of a drive from Banff Town (about two hours) to the Columbia Icefield Discovery Centre across from the foot of the Athabasca Glacier, but you'll quickly find the views are well worth ...

When the Swiss and Italian governments got together to redraw the alpine border that divides the two countries last year, due ...

Glaciers around the world are shrinking at an alarming rate, threatening sea-level rise, water availability, biodiversity, and ecosystem stability. A new study led by researchers from ETH Zurich ...

Tucked into the forested foothills of the Southern Alps, the cosy township of Fox Glacier is geared up for glacier hikes, flights and scenic walks in the area. Named after Sir William Fox, New Zealand ...

They also used satellites to measure the reflectiveness of ice for the glacier and the entire Columbia Icefield. “The ice melt doesn't increase while the smoke is still in the sky, but once the ...

As the glaciers of South America retreat, the supply of freshwater is dwindling and its quality is getting worse. Dark red pools of meltwater from acid rock drainage on Pastoruri peak in the ...

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