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Himalayan snowfall has been miscalculated for years, here's how we found a new way to measure it

Mountain snow and meltwater from glaciers in the Himalayas determine how much water is available for drinking, farming and hydropower for millions of people in India, Pakistan, Nepal, China and Afghanistan.

Himalayan snowfall has been miscalculated for years, here's how we found a new way to measure it
Image: Phys.org
Mountain snow and meltwater from glaciers in the Himalayas determine how much water is available for drinking, farming and hydropower for millions of people in India, Pakistan, Nepal, China and Afghanistan.

Originally published at Phys.org

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