Mountain glaciers recharge vital aquifers

Mountain glaciers recharge vital aquifers 07/26/2017 11:14 AM EDT Small mountain glaciers play a big role in recharging vital aquifers and in keeping rivers flowing during the winter, according to a new study published in Geophysical Research Letters, a journal of the American Geophysical Union. The study also suggests that the accelerated melting of mountain glaciers in recent decades may explain a phenomenon that has long puzzled scientists--why Arctic and sub-Arctic rivers have increased their water flow during the winter. Full story at https://news.uaf.edu/mountain-glaciers-aquifers/ Source University of Alaska Fairbanks This is an NSF News From the Field item.   Follow NSF:  This email was sent using GovDelivery Communications Cloud on behalf of: National Science Foundation Update · 4201 Wilson Boulevard · Arlington, VA 22230 · 703-292-5111