The Glaciers of the Hindu Kush-Himalayan Region: A summary of the science regarding glacier melt/retreat in the Himalayan, Hindu Kush, Karakoram, Pamir, and Tien Shan mountain ranges

Data on glaciers in the Hindu Kush-Himalayan region, including Tajik National Park's Pamir Mountains, is sparse and inconsistent, lacking multi-temporal recording, field-validation, and peer review. This Technical Paper, originally prepared by Dr Richard L Armstrong for a USAID report and updated by ICIMOD, aims to critically assess the status of the cryosphere in high-altitude regions through an extensive literature survey, comparative analysis, and analytical discussion. It serves as a resource to establish the actual condition of glaciers across the Himalayan, Hindu Kush, Karakoram, Pamir, and Tien Shan ranges, addressing gaps in knowledge with rigorous scientific scrutiny.

(Ed.). (2010). The Glaciers of the Hindu Kush-Himalayan Region: A summary of the science regarding glacier melt/retreat in the Himalayan, Hindu Kush, Karakoram, Pamir, and Tien Shan mountain ranges. International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). https://doi.org/10.53055/icimod.539