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Scientists seeded clouds over China’s Muz Taw Glacier; fresh snow cut ice loss by 14% to 17%

Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: China
Published: September 08, 2026 at 16:36

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Scientists tested cloud seeding over China’s Muz Taw Glacier in 2018 to create artificial snowfall and slow ice loss. The experiment used silver iodide generators to encourage snow formation. Researchers found that fresh snow made the glacier surface brighter and reduced the amount of ice lost over a short period. However, they said the results are preliminary and need further testing.

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