(2005) An overview of glaciers, glacier retreat, and subsequent impacts in Nepal, India and China
Authors |
Thomas J.K. , Rai S.C. |
Source |
WWF (84) |
Type |
R - Report (613) |
Peer Review |
2 - Medium (2288) |
Audience |
G - Generalist (1722) |
Pages |
79 |
Notes |
Glacial retreat in the Himalayas as a result of climate change will have major implications for freshwater availability in the region. This report focuses on the potential impacts in Nepal, India and China. |
Resources online
Categories
Himalayas
Mountains and Highlands
Associated Socio-Economic Impacts
Glaciers and Snow Cover
Marine and Freshwater Dynamics
Keywords
Himalayas
Mountain glaciers
water availability
glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF)
hydrology
Countries
China
Nepal
India
Regions
Asia
Asia
Asia
Entered by: Holly Wallis-copley, 2/2009