'Eternal snow' or ice cover in Puncak Jaya, Papua, continues to melt due to the impact of climate change. This year's El Nino phenomenon has the potential to accelerate the extinction of the ice cover in Puncak Jaya.
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The Head of the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency , Dwikorita Karnawati, stated that Indonesia is one of the unique locations in the tropical region because it has"perennial snow" in Puncak Jaya, Papua. The ice peak in this tropical region is a natural wonder that attracts a lot of attention among scientists, researchers, and nature lovers.
According to Dwikorita, since the observation began until now, ice cover in Puncak Jaya has been melting and heading towards extinction. In 2010, the ice thickness was estimated to be 30 meters and ice thinning of 1 meter per year occurred in 2010-2015. Then, during the strong El Nino in 2015-2016, the thinning of ice reached 5 meters per year.Lake Habema in Jayawijaya Regency, Papua, with a high mountainous background, on Thursday .
In addition, Dwikorita mentioned that climate change also affects the lives of indigenous communities who have long depended on the balance of the environment and natural resources in the area. Another impact of ice melting is its contribution to the increase of global sea levels.The condition necessitates raising awareness among all parties about the importance of preserving and protecting the environment.
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