IANIGLA   20881
INSTITUTO ARGENTINO DE NIVOLOGIA, GLACIOLOGIA Y CIENCIAS AMBIENTALES
Unidad Ejecutora - UE
artículos
Título:
Climate change and Patagonian glaciers
Autor/es:
BARROS, A.; VILLALBA, R.; MASIOKAS, M.H.
Revista:
Mountain Forum Bulletin
Editorial:
Mountain Forum
Referencias:
Lugar: Berna, Suiza; Año: 2007 vol. Jul p. 42 - 43
Resumen:
Mountain glaciers are critical sources of fresh  water, which contribute to the sustainability of socio economic activities such as hydroelectric power generation, agriculture and tourism. Glaciers are also considered to be key indicators for the early detection of global climate change.