Ice stupas: the artificial mini glaciers bringing water to some of the driest, coldest places on Earth

Matteo Spagnolo

Ice stupas: the artificial mini glaciers bringing water to some of the driest, coldest places on Earth

Matteo Spagnolo^* (Corresponding Author)

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Abstract

Glaciers are not just spectacular indicators of climate change as they shrink and disappear due to global warming. They are also, for many communities, an irreplaceable source of fresh water.

During the melting season in summer, a portion of mountain glacier surface releases water that is essential to the ecosystem in the valleys below, supplying vast cities – and industries – in places like South America and India.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Conversation
Publisher	The Conversation UK
Publication status	Published - 29 Oct 2021

Keywords

Climate change
Glaciers
Irrigation
Global warming
rural communities
Crop cultivation
Meltwater

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

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Ice stupa
Matteo Spagnolo
24/09/21 → 29/10/22
1 item of Media coverage, 5 Media contributions
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Ice stupas: the artificial mini glaciers bringing water to some of the driest, coldest places on Earth

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