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science1 month ago•3 min saved

Hidden Ice Vaults: Utah's Rock Glaciers Could Hedge Water Shortages

Utah researchers mapped the Timpanogos Rock Glacier under Mount Timpanogos and found it contains about 1.5 million cubic meters of ice (enough to fill 600 Olympic pools), implying Utah’s rock glaciers may hold around 1 gigaton (~815,000 acre-feet) of ice and could serve as climate-resilient water storage. The ice-rich interior (83% ice, 17% rock) was revealed using gravity measurements to create a 3D map, and there are more than 50,000 rock glaciers worldwide (836 in Utah), with some still accumulating ice today.

via Gizmodo|

#climateresilience #geophysics #icereservoirs

environment-and-climate-change2 years ago•12 min saved

"2023: A Year of Unprecedented Climate Extremes and the Quest for Resilience"

The article highlights various personal accounts from around the world that showcase the impact of climate change and the resilience of communities in 2023. From the rapid warming of the planet, causing droughts and blackouts in Ecuador, to the return of wildlife in Trinidad and Tobago due to conservation efforts, and the adaptation strategies in Sierra Leone and Finland to cope with extreme heat and humidity. It also covers the shift to renewable energy in Indian healthcare and the innovative "sponge city" concept in China to tackle urban flooding. These stories reflect the ongoing struggle against climate change and the hopeful signs of human adaptability and innovation.

via BBC.com|

##climateadaptation #climateresilience