Comments on: 9 disappearing glaciers worldwide

By: Discover the Franz Josef glacier

Discover the Franz Josef glacier — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 22:33:47 +0000

[...] CONNECTION Step onto these shrinking behemoths before they are little more than a trickle. Many of the worlds great glaciers are in decline giving [...]

By: Where to Find Glaciers in the Northern Hemisphere

Where to Find Glaciers in the Northern Hemisphere — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:21:37 +0000

[...] The United States Geological Service estimates that if current warming trends continue, by the year 2030 all the glaciers in this park will have disappeared. [...]

By: Where to Find Glaciers in the Southern Hemisphere

Where to Find Glaciers in the Southern Hemisphere — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 13:19:48 +0000

[...] ice is the largest reservoir of fresh water on earth, and while many glaciers are shrinking at rates that have us reaching for our hip waders, there’s still plenty of ice around for those [...]

By: Ice Trekking on the Perito Moreno Glacier, Patagonia

Ice Trekking on the Perito Moreno Glacier, Patagonia — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 21:27:08 +0000

[...] traveling to Argentina hit up one of Matador’s Destination Experts for some sage wisdom. See 9 Disappearing Glaciers Worldwide at Matador Change and get Julie Schwietert’s perspective from Patagonia in Global Warming is [...]

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:02:49 +0000

Why are there so many people that are not worried about climate change? Melting of the world’s glaciers will greatly affect everyone on this planet.

By: Tom Allen

Tom Allen — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:41:34 +0000

It's more than just the loss of fresh water - glacial melting will account for 60% of sea level rise this century. Sixty percent!

By: Hal

Hal — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 02:55:27 +0000

Thanks for the comments. Alan, I agree that the glacier-freshwater connection is a huge issue, one that doesn't get near enough news coverage.

By: Alan

Alan — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 16:40:19 +0000

This will have a huge impact on the people who depend on these glaciers as sources of fresh water. Too bad people are ignoring this a bit because of the whole economic meltdown.

By: tom

tom — Sat, 06 Dec 2008 22:54:32 +0000

These photos are incredible!