The Andean glacier and water atlas

The Andean glacier and water atlas
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Publisher : UNESCO Publishing
Total Pages : 80
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ISBN-10 : 9789231002861
ISBN-13 : 9231002864
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Book Synopsis The Andean glacier and water atlas by : Johansen, Kari Synnove

Download or read book The Andean glacier and water atlas written by Johansen, Kari Synnove and published by UNESCO Publishing. This book was released on 2018-11-05 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Atlas illustrates the significant reduction in glacier mass happening throughout the Andean region. It quantifies the contribution of glaciers to drinking water supplies in cities and to agriculture, hydropower and industries. A reduction in glacier mass results in a long-term reduction in seasonal melt water - which is the mainstay of livelihoods for millions of people.


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