The most detailed climate model to date of global mountain ranges compares snow-water concentrations between now (top) and the century's end, as reflected in the percentage of snow-water that will remain on the peaks. South America, Europe, Western United States and New Zealand are projected to be the hardest hit by warming-induced snowmelt.
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| Document Title: | Pale Reflection |
| Category: | Atmospheric Sciences, Wildlife and Environmental Studies |
| Media Type: | Graphics |
| Date of Image/Photo: | Spring 2006 |
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| URL of this page: | http://picturethis.pnl.gov/picturet.nsf/by+id/AMER-6PWV.V |