Debris-covered glacier identification in the Karakoram aided by thermal remote sensing

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Thermal remote sensing facilitates the accurate identification of debris-covered glaciers in the Karakoram, revealing significant glacier retreat in the Tarim (14%) and Indus (25%) basins that threatens future river flow. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Drolma Lhakpa; Mengmeng Li; Basang Tsedan; Tsomo Yongqing; Bin Cheng

doi:10.1016/j.isci.2026.115148

March 13, 2026iScienceOpen Access

Debris-covered glacier identification in the Karakoram aided by thermal remote sensing

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(2021), except for Amu Darya Basin (+1%). Tarim Basin and Indus Basin retreated by 14% and 25%, respectively. Rapid glacier loss in the Indus Basin may sharply decrease future river flow, underlining the need for accurate debris-covered glacier mapping for water resource assessment.

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