Himalayan glaciers retreating at accelerated rate in some regions but not others

Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - 11:02 in Earth & Climate

Glaciers in the eastern and central regions of the Himalayas appear to be retreating at accelerating rates, similar to those in other areas of the world, while glaciers in the western Himalayas are more stable and could be growing, says a new report from the National Research Council.

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