Glaciers are epic ice-flows that have carved out mountains and valleys over millennia, but at least half of the world's mountain glaciers are likely to disappear by 2100.
In 2019, a funeral ceremony was held at Iceland's Okjokull Glacier, with mourners unveiling a plaque that underlined the cultural significance of glaciers, and their expected disappearance due to climate change.
Giovanni Baccolo, a glaciology expert, emphasized the unique cultural attachment to glaciers, calling them 'icons of mountains' and highlighting their significance in people's imagination.
David Porter expressed profound emotion over witnessing the drastic loss of glaciers, stating, 'Not gonna lie, it made me cry,' showcasing the impact of climate change on personal experiences.
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