The aim of the study is to ascertain the impact of regional factors on the melting rate of glaciers.
The study will be conducted by the scientists from Indian Space Research Organization, Uttarakhand Space Application Centre and Space Physics Laboratory, Thiruvananthapuram. The study will start by the end of September.
Soot is produced by burning coal, diesel, wood and dung causes significantly more damage to the environment and trigger climate change.
The soot absorbs sunlight and consequently heats the surrounding air reducing the amount of sunlight that reaches the ground, resulting in a cooler surface. The heated air can create an unstable atmosphere resulting in rising air, clouds and rainfall to areas heavily concentrated with soot.
The rising air is often balanced by an increase in sinking air in neighboring regions, which tends to prevent cloud formation and rainfall.
