Ледники. Тающее богатство Казахстана

Every year, Central Asia loses millions of cubic meters of ice. What do we know about the nature of glaciers? Is there a risk that these symbols of purity and sources of drinking water will disappear? To find out, journalists from the Mir TV and Radio Broadcasting Company (MTRK) examined archives, met with scientists, crossed mountain rivers, and ascended to the permafrost zone. Kazakhstan has approximately 2,400 glaciers. They are a significant factor in shaping the climate. The largest glaciated area is in the Zailiysky Alatau, with approximately 470 glaciers covering a total area of ​​140 square kilometers. Glaciers here have been monitored since the last century. The most studied is the Tuyuksu Glacier. For more details, watch the documentary.