New Release of Fluctuations of Glaciers Database
The World Glacier Monitoring Service, Zurich (WDS Regular Member) has recently completed a new release of its Fluctuations of Glaciers database.
The current version comprises reported observations on glacier changes up until the observation period 2011–2012 including:
– 5,300 glaciological balances from 413 glaciers
– 920 geodetic balances from 446 glaciers
– 44,000 front variations from 2,340 glaciers
– 420 special event reports from 295 glaciers
For a detailed overview and quick data access, please use the WGMS MetaData Browser.