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| Glaciers on Qinghai-Tibet Plateau melting away |
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| www.chinaview.cn
2007-01-05 16:46:10
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The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in western and southwestern China is the highest plateau
in the world. With an elevation of 3,000-5,000 meters, it is known as the
"roof of the world".
It is estimated that the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau has over 36,000 glaciers
with an area of 49,873 square kilometers. About 84 percent of the country's
total glaciers are located on the plateau.
The report said the plateau's 88,715 square kilometers of wetlands are also
dwindling rapidly and the plateau is suffering from serious desertification.
"Environmental change on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is closely connected
with crustal movements. But human activities also contribute to the
deterioration of the environment," Fang said.
Researchers said they hoped their investigation would provide
the government with valuable input for regional development plans and
environmental protection programs.
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