Glacier accounting

[begreen]

This is up close and personal. It's hard to watch the steady retreat and loss of glacial ice in our own backyard. 4+ ft of thickness lost per year is not trivial.

Keeping Tabs on North Cascades Glaciers

Scientists use satellites in orbit and boots on the ice to monitor glacial changes on the flanks of Mount Baker and elsewhere in Washington state.

www.bluemarble.nasa.gov

 

[EbS-P]

We need to get west ASAP. If we want to experience them in person. Still deciding desert SW or PNW for next summers long vacation need start planning soon.

 

[stoveliker]

I saw a headline this morning (but can't find it anymore) that glacier tourism is hurting the glaciers...
(Don't know if it's directly or via carbon emissions...)