The magic! Scientists "quilt" Sichuan's Dagu Glacier to cope with the heat

With the irreversible trend of global warming, the rate of global glacier melting is gradually accelerating and glaciers are likely to disappear this century, especially the Dagoo Glacier.

With global temperatures rising, the Dagoo Glacier has already melted 70% of its area, too fast for people to even react.

To prevent the glaciers from melting, scientists have come up with an idea: to cover them with a 'cooling blanket'.

As we all know, the world has been experiencing unusually high temperatures for some time now. Temperatures have long exceeded 40 degrees Celsius and many people are living in the "heat".

Interestingly, some people are lighting candles when the power goes out, but who knew that candles cannot stand upright? The reason for this is that it is too hot around and the temperature is too high, causing the candles to slowly soften and melt.

As the candles are so fragile, the glaciers are even more fragile and scientists have no choice but to cover them with a high-tech 'quilt'. It is safe to say that this method is not a cure, but in the heat of the moment, it is the only "stupid solution".

Of course, this is no simple "quilt", it is full of high-tech elements. The quilt is a white film that is essentially a new type of radiant cooling material, ideal for use as an insulating material.

This is not the first time people have worried about the Dagoo Glacier.

As early as a few years ago, the melting of the Dagoo Glacier began to get faster, even without the arrival of snow and ice. The top of the mountain was grey and cloudy, in contrast to the white landscape that preceded it.

In response to this situation, the person in charge said: The Dagu 17 glacier is only 60 square meters in area and has shrunk to 11 meters in thickness.

In other words, the melting of the Dagu glacier is an indisputable fact and the once spectacular landscape has disappeared, leaving only ugly dunes.

Now, when you walk to the ancient glacier again, you will find it diminishing in size and the tops of the hills are grey and full of small debris.

Protecting the Dagur Glacier is imperative. Without protection, it is hard to imagine if the Dagoo Glacier will still exist.

With global temperatures rising, protecting the Dagoo Glacier is extremely difficult, but something has to be done.

Thus, there is now a spectacular sight: a quilt covering the Dagoo glacier.

According to information, from 1966 to 2017 the number of glaciers on the Dagoo Glacier decreased from 13 to 9, and the glacier area also decreased by 70%.

According to the information, the glaciers of the Dagu Glacier are melting rapidly and conservation efforts are becoming very important.

After the cover, the melting of the glaciers of the Dagoo Glacier has slowed down significantly and the effect is remarkable.

Back in 2020, scientists covered the Dagoo Glacier with a quilt, this time an iteration of the quilt. The new quilt will have more effects and functions and will be more effective than before. In particular, new technology has been used to solve these problems in terms of heat, water, and stain resistance.

We all know that this method of covering is a means of slowing down the melting of glaciers, but it is not the fundamental solution to the problem. The biggest problem is global warming. The only way to save the Great Ancient Glacier or other glaciers such as the Antarctic, Arctic, and Siberian permafrost is to curb the trend of global warming.

"If we don't protect it, it will disappear completely". I think this statement reflects the current situation of mankind very well.

As the global glacier snowpack gradually melts, the weather is changing, the temperature is getting warmer and the survival of humanity is facing a huge challenge. I think it is time we found a solution.

So, for the sake of our home planet and our future generations, take action.