importantSYS.SOURCE: National Snow and Ice Data Center• 2026-10-20T01:26:53Z
Understanding the Karakoram Anomaly: Glacial Behavior in High Mountain Asia
The Karakoram Anomaly refers to glaciers in the Karakoram Range exhibiting slight mass gains despite global glacier retreat, attributed to unique weather patterns and debris insulation. Research suggests westerly winds increasing snowfall and debris-covered glaciers' protective effects may explain this phenomenon.
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