Karakoram Anomaly

The term "Karakoram anomaly" refers to the stability or abnormal growth of glaciers in the central Karakoram, in contrast to the retreat of glaciers in nearby Himalayan Mountain ranges and other mountain ranges around the world.

  • The anomaly exists as a result of several factors, including: revival of western disturbances (WDs) has been crucial in causing and maintaining the anomaly; contribution of WDs in terms of snowfall volume over core glacier regions of Karakoram has increased by about 27% in recent decades, while precipitation received from non-WD sources has significantly decreased by about 17%; and winter precipitation associated with WDs over ....
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