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GLACIER RETREAT
Arunachal's Tawang on alert over threat of Glacial Lake Outburst Flood- In 1798, farm workers digging mud in New York accidentally pulled out the bones of an Ice Age giant that no one had ever seen before
- A Canadian lake shaped like an emoji suddenly drained dry in a geological event rarely seen on Earth
- A tiny lake beside Canada’s oldest ice mass creates a surreal scene from spaceA striking satellite image reveals Gee Lake on Baffin Island, a remnant of the ancient Laurentide Ice Sheet. This ice cap, dating back 20,0...08 May, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
- What is the new NASA tool going viral? Spell your name in worldwide landscapes through satellite imageryNASA's new "Your Name in Landsat" tool transforms decades of satellite imagery into personalized collages. Users can spell their names usin...28 Apr, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
- NGT issues notice to Centre over hanging glacier danger in central HimalayaThe National Green Tribunal has sought responses from the Centre and other bodies concerning the danger posed by hanging glaciers in the ce...26 Apr, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
- Karma, climate and consequences: As the Char Dham Yatra reopens, a warming Himalaya reveals karma in its oldest public senseA road journey through Uttarakhand’s mountain towns reveals a deeper shift in both climate and pilgrimage. Unusual heat, felt by locals as ...12 Apr, 2026, 08.25 AM IST
- Sanctity of glaciersGlaciers, revered as life-givers, are declining due to global warming. This retreat devastates ecosystems and water supplies. It also deepl...22 Mar, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
- Third pole melting: Rapid glacier retreat in Arunachal Pradesh threatens water supply and ecosystem, study findsResearchers from Nagaland and Cotton Universities have documented a significant glacier retreat in Arunachal Pradesh over the last three de...19 Feb, 2025, 11.46 PM IST
- Doomsday Glacier on the verge of a complete meltdown? Read to knowThe Nature Geoscience journal published research that mentions the Doomsday Glacier could start melting uncontrollably and affect ecosystem...11 Sep, 2022, 10.42 AM IST
- Gangotri glacier retreated by 0.23 sq km between 2001-16, govt tells Rajya Sabha"According to information received from the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), in-situ measurements show the black carbon concentra...24 Mar, 2022, 09.05 PM IST
- How glaciers can burst and send floods downstreamProglacial lakes, formed after glaciers retreat, are often bound by sediment and boulder formations. Additional water or pressure, or struc...08 Feb, 2021, 01.01 PM IST
- Underwater glacial melting much faster than predicted: Study29 Jul, 2019, 03.27 PM IST
- Himalayan glaciers retreating at alarming rate: Parliamentary panelThe panel has also suggested the Centre to constitute a committee of experts to formulate the guidelines to be observed while preparing the...23 Dec, 2018, 05.18 PM IST
- Retreat of Gangotri glacier will not impact the flow of river Ganga drastically, says governmentRetreat of Gangotri glacier will not have drastic influence on the flow of Ganga as the river is not totally dependent on glaciers for its ...26 Jul, 2016, 07.13 PM IST
- 87% of Himalayan glaciers stable since 2001: JavadekarAs many as 248 of 2,018 or 12.3% of Himalayan glaciers are “retreating” while 18 are advancing, environment minister, Prakash Javadekar tol...15 Dec, 2015, 07.23 AM IST
- 248 glaciers retreating in the entire HimalayasThere are 34,191 glaciers in the entire Himalayas and 248 of these are 'retreating' while 18 are 'advancing', the Rajya Sabha was informed.14 Dec, 2015, 04.54 PM IST
- Glaciers in Himachal receding alarminglyGlaciers in Himachal Pradesh are receding very quickly due to climate change and have shrunk by 449 sq mt since 1962.29 May, 2013, 10.02 PM IST
- Isro: 75% of Himalayan glaciers retreatingWhile 75% of Himalayan glaciers are on the retreat the average shrinkage is 3.75km during the 15 years under study of Isro satellite images.16 May, 2011, 09.07 AM IST
- Decline in the retreat of Gangotri glacier: StudyIn an important revelation, scientists have found a recession in the rate of retreat of Gangotri glacier in the Himalaya in last three deca...10 Feb, 2008, 01.35 PM IST
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