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Glaciers around the world are endangered — but no two are alike

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Briefings

A geographer and glaciologist describes how glaciers worldwide are not uniform but have distinct lives shaped by local communities and landscapes. The author traveled nine countries, noting that while 275,000 glaciers exist globally, each has a unique history. A key finding is Mount St. Helens' Crater Glacier, which grew inside the volcano's crater after the 1980 eruption, gaining 13.8 million cubic meters between 2009 and 2019. This glacier is currently advancing at 1 to 2 feet per day, a process that may slow as climate change alters the local environment.

Key points

• Mount St. Helens' Crater Glacier is growing inside the volcano's crater after the 1980 eruption, gaining 13.8 million cubic meters between 2009 and 2019.
• Crater Glacier is advancing at 1 to 2 feet per day, a process that may slow as climate change alters the local environment.

Context

The article highlights that glaciers are not a single global story but hundreds of thousands of individual stories. The author emphasizes the unique local impacts of glacier change, such as human health and tourism pressures, and the specific case of Crater Glacier's growth inside Mount St. Helens.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the author's personal observations and a single expedition covering nine countries. Specific dates for Crater Glacier's growth are provided, but the exact rate of future advancement is not forecasted.

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