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Pamir glaciers suffer abrupt melt after decades of relative stability
A glacier region long seen as an exception to global ice loss recorded an extraordinary melt season in 2025, raising concern that extreme heat is overwhelming one of Asia’s last relatively stable ice reserves.
Key Takeaways
- Researchers recorded record ice loss at the Kangxiwa glacier in 2025.
- The glacier lost the equivalent of 1.5 metres of water across its surface.
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DT Editorial Team··via newscientist.com