Surface Water Gain in the Himalayas

Surface water gain in the Himalayan region from 1986-2022, with the growth of the surface water highlighted in green.

  • Image ID 56402989
  • Production Year 2024
  • Length 00:00:31
  • Production Company Earthtime
  • ResolutionUHD ProResUHDHD
  • FormatMP4MOV
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Synopsis

The Himalayan region, known for its towering mountains, is also home to numerous lakes on the Tibetan Plateau. Over the past decades, these lakes have seen significant increases in surface water due to glacial runoff.


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Earthtime