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-10 Change in glacial mass since 1976 (tons of H2O per m²) 0 Regional cumulative mass change of reference glaciers -20 -30 Scandinavia Western Canada and USA Caucasus and Middle East Alaska Southern Andes Svalbard and Jan Mayen Central Europe Asia Central Arctic Canada North Mean of regions - -40 1950 1960 1970 Cumulative values relative to 1976. 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Years https://wams.ch/global-glacier-state/

-10 Change in glacial mass since 1976 (tons of H2O per m²) 0 Regional cumulative mass change of reference glaciers -20 -30 Scandinavia Western Canada and USA Caucasus and Middle East Alaska Southern Andes Svalbard and Jan Mayen Central Europe Asia Central Arctic Canada North Mean of regions - -40 1950 1960 1970 Cumulative values relative to 1976. 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Years https://wams.ch/global-glacier-state/

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
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The figure below shows the average change in glacier mass per unit area for various mountainous regions around the world. Why are the globe’s mountain glaciers shrinking? Does glacial melt increase or decrease the amount of water stored on the continents? What are the factors in the continental water budget equation that must change in order to restore equilibrium when glaciers melt ? What is the effect on global sea level?

-10 Change in glacial mass since 1976 (tons of H2O per m²) 0 Regional cumulative mass change of reference glaciers -20 -30 Scandinavia Western Canada and USA Caucasus and Middle East Alaska Southern Andes Svalbard and Jan Mayen Central Europe Asia Central Arctic Canada North Mean of regions - -40 1950 1960 1970 Cumulative values relative to 1976. 1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 Years https://wams.ch/global-glacier-state/
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