Pale Reflection (IMAGE)

DOE/Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

Pale Reflection

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The most detailed climate model to date of global mountain ranges compares snow-water concentrations between now (top) and the century's end, as reflected in the percentage of snow-water that will remain on the peaks. South America, Europe,Western United States and New Zealand are projected to be the hardest hit by warming-induced snowmelt.

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