Global Glacier Extinction Explorer
The Global Glacier Extinction Explorer is an interactive tool that visualizes the projected disappearance of individual glaciers under various climate warming scenarios. It uses data from multiple global models to highlight the ecological and cultural impact of ice loss.
Why it matters
It provides a granular look at climate change impacts, moving beyond aggregate data to show the specific loss of local landscapes and resources.
Navigate the map to discover glaciers worldwide. Select a warming scenario to see how projected extinction years shift under different futures. Hover over a glacier for a quick summary, or click it to explore its full profile — including area, elevation range, and projected extinction timing across scenarios. Use the 3D button to tilt into a terrain view.
Tiles (c) Esri, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, and the GIS User Community | Labels: CARTO , (c) OpenStreetMap contributors | Glacier data: Van Tricht et al. (2026)
Click the 3D button to tilt the map and explore the landscape.
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