Glacier National Park - Glaciers & Climate Change

The video discusses Glacier National Park as a valuable research site for studying climate change impacts on mountain ecosystems. It highlights the role of glaciers as indicators of climate change, noting the significant reduction in glacier numbers since 1910. The loss of glaciers affects water supply and ecosystem health, impacting species like the bull trout. The video emphasizes the interconnectedness of ecosystems and the importance of glaciers in maintaining ecological balance.

What makes glaciers in Glacier National Park a valuable research asset?

In what ways do glaciers serve as indicators of climate change?

How have the number of glaciers in Glacier National Park changed since 1910?

What are the implications of glacier retreat on the ecosystem, particularly regarding water sources?

Discuss the relationship between glacier meltwater and the survival of species like the bull trout.