The rapidly retreating Annapurna South glacier in the Annapurna sanctuary, Nepalese Himalayas.
The rapidly retreating Annapurna South glacier in the Annapurna sanctuary, Nepalese Himalayas. All of the Himalaya's glaciers are retreating rapidly due to climate change. The glaciers feed many of Asias largest rivers that billions of people rely on for water. As these reservoirs disappear, it will have disastrous consequences for water supplies.
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