Comments on: What are tropical glaciers and why do they matter? http://www.scienceline.org/2008/12/15/ask-konkel-tropical-glaciers-melting-andes-mountains-runoff-groundwater/ The Shortest Distance Between You and Science Wed, 17 Mar 2010 21:44:42 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Bonnie http://www.scienceline.org/2008/12/15/ask-konkel-tropical-glaciers-melting-andes-mountains-runoff-groundwater/comment-page-1/#comment-2846 Bonnie Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:02:20 +0000 http://scienceline.org/2008/12/15/ask-konkel-tropical-glaciers-melting-andes-mountains-runoff-groundwater/#comment-2846 Why is it important now? I mean I live in Michigan, where our greatest natural asset was the result of advancing and retreating glaciers. I know there has to be a reason, maybe our system is at a closer tipping point. Any help, advice or guidance would be greatly appreciated. Well thank you either way for your time and speedy reply, Bonnie Why is it important now? I mean I live in Michigan, where our greatest natural asset was the result of advancing and retreating glaciers. I know there has to be a reason, maybe our system is at a closer tipping point. Any help, advice or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Well thank you either way for your time and speedy reply,

Bonnie

]]> By: John http://www.scienceline.org/2008/12/15/ask-konkel-tropical-glaciers-melting-andes-mountains-runoff-groundwater/comment-page-1/#comment-2594 John Wed, 31 Dec 2008 03:33:32 +0000 http://scienceline.org/2008/12/15/ask-konkel-tropical-glaciers-melting-andes-mountains-runoff-groundwater/#comment-2594 Bryan is doing incredible work! We all hope his critical research continues - both for the people of the Andes - and our world at large. May we all reflect more on how we can adapt our own lifestyles more to help reduce the affects of global warming in such vulnerable places. Keep up the good work Prof. Mark & company! Bryan is doing incredible work! We all hope his critical research continues – both for the people of the Andes – and our world at large. May we all reflect more on how we can adapt our own lifestyles more to help reduce the affects of global warming in such vulnerable places. Keep up the good work Prof. Mark & company!

]]> By: Leviathan http://www.scienceline.org/2008/12/15/ask-konkel-tropical-glaciers-melting-andes-mountains-runoff-groundwater/comment-page-1/#comment-2568 Leviathan Fri, 26 Dec 2008 17:10:29 +0000 http://scienceline.org/2008/12/15/ask-konkel-tropical-glaciers-melting-andes-mountains-runoff-groundwater/#comment-2568 I wonder what melted glaciers will mean for the climate of Northern Europe. The mountains of scotland may become popular winter recreation resorts! I wonder what melted glaciers will mean for the climate of Northern Europe. The mountains of scotland may become popular winter recreation resorts!

]]> By: Ben Nevis http://www.scienceline.org/2008/12/15/ask-konkel-tropical-glaciers-melting-andes-mountains-runoff-groundwater/comment-page-1/#comment-2550 Ben Nevis Wed, 17 Dec 2008 04:15:44 +0000 http://scienceline.org/2008/12/15/ask-konkel-tropical-glaciers-melting-andes-mountains-runoff-groundwater/#comment-2550 Great job Lindsey. It seems like tropical glaciers have been overlooked by mainstream media but that they play a vital role as a indicator of the health of our atmosphere as well as a crucial source of drinking water to those living near them. Your research has uncovered an essential piece of the global warming puzzle. Great job Lindsey. It seems like tropical glaciers have been overlooked by mainstream media but that they play a vital role as a indicator of the health of our atmosphere as well as a crucial source of drinking water to those living near them. Your research has uncovered an essential piece of the global warming puzzle.

]]> By: Scott http://www.scienceline.org/2008/12/15/ask-konkel-tropical-glaciers-melting-andes-mountains-runoff-groundwater/comment-page-1/#comment-2542 Scott Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:23:27 +0000 http://scienceline.org/2008/12/15/ask-konkel-tropical-glaciers-melting-andes-mountains-runoff-groundwater/#comment-2542 Thank you for answering my question in a timely fashion. I am very concerned about melting tropical glaciers. We don't have any left in Nyack. I'm concerned about a world wide shortage of fresh water. The glaciers will soon be gone and the aquifers won't last much longer. I am storing potable water in my basement. I suggest others do the same. Thank you for answering my question in a timely fashion. I am very concerned about melting tropical glaciers. We don’t have any left in Nyack. I’m concerned about a world wide shortage of fresh water. The glaciers will soon be gone and the aquifers won’t last much longer. I am storing potable water in my basement. I suggest others do the same.

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