Himalayan Glaciers are Vanishing

The Mighty Himalayan Glaciers

are Vanishing

The snow and ice stored within this resplendent arc of nearly 50,000 high-altitude glaciers are vital sources of water for the major rivers of Asia. 

GlacierWorks is a non-profit organization that vividly illustrates the changes to Himalayan glaciers through art, science, and adventure.

On All Things Considered: Melissa Block speaks about this astonishing gigapixel image of Mount Everest Base Camp.

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Khumbu Glacier

Pumori 2012

This gigapixel image of the Khumbu glacier was captured by David Breashears during the spring of 2012, from the Pumori viewpoint near Mount Everest. 
The Khumbu Icefall is clearly visible here, and one can easily see the hustle and bustle of Everest Base Camp below.

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http://www.glacierworks.org/the-glaciers/pumori-spring-2012/

https://s3.amazonaws.com/Gigapans/EBC_Pumori_050112_8bit_FLAT/EBC_Pumori_050112_8bit_FLAT.html

(Click on FULL SCREEN icon then the + icon, down arrow to see the yellow dots turn into the base Camp and people milling around :-)

The Mission

Since 2007, GlacierWorks has been undertaking expeditions to document the current state of the glaciers, retracing the steps of pioneering mountain photographers in order to capture new images that precisely match the early photographic records.

The Glaciers

The Rivers

The People

The GlacierWorks team is currently gathering information about the people who will be most affected by climate change. 
Click  below for more images.
http://www.glacierworks.org/the-people/image-gallery/

The Team

http://www.glacierworks.org/the-team/

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http://www.glacierworks.org/the-glaciers/pumori-spring-2012/

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http://www.glacierworks.org/

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http://www.mountainsoftravelphotos.com/Everest/Best/slides/06%20Lobuche%20With%20Pumori,%20Lingtren,%20Khumbutse,%20And%20Changtse.html

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