Paradise Lost.
Published In: Nautilus, 2025, n. 63. P. 72 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: QUAGLIA, SOFIA 3 of 3
Abstract
The article focuses on the ecological significance and the alarming decline of Paradise Glacier on Mount Rainier, Washington. Despite its small size, the glacier supports a diverse range of life, including unique microbes, ice worms, and various animal species, all of which are adapted to extreme conditions. Research indicates that as global warming accelerates, Paradise Glacier has shrunk to about 12% of its size since 1913, with predictions that it may completely disappear within 15 years, threatening the ecosystems and water sources that depend on it. The article highlights the urgent need for further understanding of glacial ecosystems and the potential resilience of certain species, such as ice worms, in the face of climate change. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Nautilus. 2025/09, Issue 63, p72
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Environmental Sciences
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:2372-1758
- Accession Number:188374591
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