13(Glaciers) Flashcards

1
Q

where is Dasuopu glacier located

A

Tibet

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2
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why is Dasuopu glacier in news

A

It is on the 14th highest mountain (ie-Shishpangma) in the world and is found that before people reached its peak the dust of industrial revolution had already reached the peak

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3
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where are Bara shigri, Samudra Tapu and Gepang Gath located

A

Himachal

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4
Q

where is Thwaites glacier located

A

It is located in Antartica region

It is 120km ide moving glacier

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5
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why is Thwaites glacier in news

A

Its melting causes 4% sea level raise every year and the source for melting is found.

The source of melting is Hot warm water under the glacier

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6
Q

what will happen if the glacier melts

A

It will raise the sea level by half inch thus it is also called as Dommsday Glacier

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