A striking plume trailing from the topographic prominence in West Antarctica is likely an orographic cloud.
Published Jun 27, 2024Ice fragments from Greenland and the Arctic form elaborate swirls as they are swept south.
Published Jun 12, 2024Venezuela is the first postglacial nation in the Andes, as its last substantial patch of ice is now considered too small to flow under its own weight.
Published Jun 7, 2024Snow and ice influence climate by reflecting sunlight back into space. When it melts, snow is a source of water for drinking and vegetation; too much snowmelt can lead to floods. These maps show average snow cover by month.
Mar 2000 — May 2024In central Asia, jagged mountain peaks rise high above the steppe.
Published May 26, 2024
