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18 Feb 2025

Melting Glaciers Increase Loss of Freshwater Resources and Rise Global Sea Levels

The melting ice from glaciers worldwide is leading to an increased loss of regional freshwater resources. Since the year 2000, glaciers have been losing 273 billion tons of ice annually.

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29 Jan 2025

Climate Change Increases Risk of Successive Natural Hazards in the Himalayas

An international research team has concluded that the Sikkim flood disaster in the Himalayas in October 2023 was caused by some 14.7 million cubic meters of frozen moraine material collapsing into South Lhonak Lake, triggering a 20-meter flood wave. The event is a striking example of the increasing dangers of climate change in high mountain regions.

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Science Info Day for highschool students On Saturday, March 8, 2025, the Science Info Day, the information day for prospective students, will take place on the Irchel Campus. Are you unsure which mathematics and science degree program is right for you? Get a taste of university life, meet students and gain insights into studying! Mehr Event, 2025-02-09, Korinna Esfeld

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