Terrifying Photos That Demonstrate The Effects of Climate Change

Muir Glacier: Now

This photo was taken in 2005, and it shows that the Muir Glacier is no longer even visible. Since the original photo was taken in the 1800s, the glacier has receded over 31 miles and no longer has a tidewater terminus. In the first photo, we see giant building-sized chunks of ice on the surrounding mountains, and once it has receded, all we can see is fresh vegetation where a massive glacier used to be. Yet again, a glacier of this size melting so quickly over the course of 100 years has devastating effects on the habitats and environment around them. The melting of this glacier has lead to a significant rise in water levels, and a complete reversal of the surrounding environment.