2024-02-22

The Karakoram Anomaly: Why Some Glaciers Are Growing in a Warming World

While most mountain glaciers are retreating due to global warming, the Karakoram Range presents a unique phenomenon where glaciers have shown modest gains since the 1990s. Scientists attribute this 'Karakoram Anomaly' to specific regional weather patterns, though recent data suggests the trend may be weakening.