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Question 1

How many people depend on glacial meltwater for freshwater?

Accepted Answer

Approximately 1.9 billion people — nearly a quarter of humanity — rely on glacier-fed river systems for drinking water, irrigation, hydropower, and industry, primarily in High Mountain Asia, the Andes, and Europe.

Question 2

Have glaciers already passed 'peak water' in most regions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Research indicates 85% of studied glaciers worldwide have passed peak water — the point of maximum annual meltwater output — meaning dry-season flows are now declining irreversibly in basins from the tropical Andes to the European Alps.

Question 3

What percentage of sea-level rise comes from melting glaciers?

Accepted Answer

Glaciers outside Greenland and Antarctica contributed 21% of global mean sea-level rise (0.74 mm/year) from 2000–2019, with annual mass loss accelerating from 227 to 328 gigatons over that period.

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