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What is the Cryosphere? How an imbalance in it can impact the Himalayas

Earth's cryosphere, its frozen water, plays a vital role in regulating global climate by reflecting sunlight and controlling sea levels. Melting ice due to climate change, particularly in the Himalayas, triggers natural disasters and threatens water supplies for millions, impacting ecosystems and human livelihoods.

4 May 2026 6:30 pm