Scientists from the Institute of Ecology of Mountainous Areas of St. Petersburg State University and AK Tebotov from the Russian Academy of Sciences carried out a unique study on two glaciers located on Mount Elbrus. The magazine said the results of their research showed that the Garabashi glacier was suffering from zinc and copper pollution. Environmental Processes.
This scientific research was carried out within the scope of the work of the National Center for Future Agricultural Technologies.
Central Caucasus is one of the highest mountain regions in the Caucasus region, located between the peaks of Elbrus and Kazbek mountains. Due to the abundance of mountain peaks, there are a significant number of glaciers, mainly valley type, which play an important role in the ecosystem of the region and the daily life of people.
The glaciers of the Central Caucasus are an important reservoir and the main source of freshwater needed for agriculture and tourism in the Caucasus and Southern Russia. They are also the starting point for the formation of large mountain rivers such as the Kuban, Terek and others.
Previously, the volume of meltwater in Antarctic ice caps had nearly tripled exceeded expectations of scientists.