Everyone knows that it is quite hot in tropical latitudes, but even in such a warm climate there is a place for real glaciers. Scientists call them tropical glaciers, and these rather unusual objects are located on the slopes and peaks of local mountain ranges. However, this wonderful and beautiful phenomenon may soon disappear from the face of the Earth. At least, this is what a recent study by a group of American scientists says. And, to be honest, in the field of the latest news about global climate change, there is practically no doubt about it.
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When the tropical glaciers disappear completely. Glaciers are melting. And this is a huge problem. Photo.
Glaciers are melting. And this is a huge problem
When will the tropical glaciers disappear?
Glaciers located at the top of Mount Punchak Jaya, which is located on the western half of the island of New Guinea, have been melting for many years. This is stated by one of the authors of the new work, Professor Lonnie Thompson of Ohio State University. At the same time, melting increased rapidly in the period 2015-2016 due to El Nino. This is a phenomenon that causes tropical ocean water and, as a result, the surrounding air temperature to heat up.
