Climate Change Melts Iceland's Glaciers and Its Hydropower
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In July of 2021, I had the opportunity to visit Iceland and discover its wondrous glaciers, raging rivers, waterfalls, coastlines, volcanoes, and environment. But all is not well in the “Land of Fire and Ice”. As climate change intensifies, Iceland’s famous glaciers are melting. Some of the famous glaciers along the tourist areas of southern Iceland have receded hundreds of meters leaving lakes (which they call “lagoons”) in their wake that tourist boats have to cross to reach the glaciers.
Climate Change Melts Iceland's Glaciers and Its Hydropower
Climate Change Melts Iceland's Glaciers and…
Climate Change Melts Iceland's Glaciers and Its Hydropower
In July of 2021, I had the opportunity to visit Iceland and discover its wondrous glaciers, raging rivers, waterfalls, coastlines, volcanoes, and environment. But all is not well in the “Land of Fire and Ice”. As climate change intensifies, Iceland’s famous glaciers are melting. Some of the famous glaciers along the tourist areas of southern Iceland have receded hundreds of meters leaving lakes (which they call “lagoons”) in their wake that tourist boats have to cross to reach the glaciers.