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Unexplained Growth of Earth's Most Dangerous Glacier Baffles Scientists

Originally Published 5 months ago — by The Daily Galaxy

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A rare image from the ISS shows three glaciers in the Karakoram range merging and gaining ice, defying global trends of glacier retreat due to climate change. This phenomenon, known as the Karakoram anomaly, remains unexplained, with theories ranging from local weather patterns to dust insulation. The Siachen glacier, part of this region, is also a militarized zone and a vital water source, highlighting the importance of understanding these unusual glacial behaviors.

Merging Stripy Glaciers in Earth's Highest Battleground Signal Major Unknowns

Originally Published 5 months ago — by Live Science

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An astronaut's photo captures three glaciers in the Karakoram range merging into a single ice mass, bucking the global trend of glacier retreat due to climate change, a phenomenon known as the 'Karakoram anomaly.' The glaciers, including the Siachen, are expanding slightly, and their unusual behavior remains under scientific investigation. The region is also notable for its geopolitical conflict, making it Earth's highest battleground.