Zarafshan Glacier in Tajikistan Shrank by 11.7% Over 32 Years

The Zarafshan glacier basin in Tajikistan has lost 17.5 sq km, or 11.7%, of its ice area between 1992 and 2024, while average temperatures rose by 1 degree Celsius. Researchers attribute this degradation to rising temperatures, changing precipitation, and pollution, warning of further 15-20% shrinkage in 30-40 years.

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