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Mainly of Alaska’s glaciers are retreating or thinning or mutually, a new book by the U.S. Geological Survey news.

About 5 percent of Alaska’s area is enclosed by more than 100,000 glaciers — that’s about 29,000 square miles (75,000 square kilometers), or more than the entire state of West Virginia.

While a few of Alaska’s large glaciers are advancing, 99 percent are receding, the book, “Glaciers in Alaska,” states. The book was written by USGS examine geologist Bruce Molina.

A USGS project to take pictures of the glaciers of Montana’s Glacier National Park also showed significant retreat. Based on these photos and glacier recession rates, scientists envisaged the park could lose its namesakes by 2030.

Greenland, which is covered by more ice than somewhere else in the world outside Antarctica, has also seen significant melt of its glaciers in recent decades.

The new book on Alaska’s glaciers used satellite images, aerial photos, maps and other studies to document the retreat of the glaciers, which began as early as the mid-19th century. Some glaciers have even disappeared since being mapped in the mid-20th century, the report found.

The account also said that glaciers in Alaska saw “important retreat” in the last two decades of the 20th century.

Europe is the ultimate dream travel destination. Its history and culture is so rich, you get to have a feel of what you read about in books and of what you watch on TV. When we think of Europe, we are reminded of the Greek mythology in Greece, the Roman Empire in Rome, the Nazis in Germany, the Royal Family in England, the shipping industry from Scotland, the dark ages, the renaissance period, and many others. A place that offers a feel of history, a feel of what they say is cultured, and a feel of new experiences not found in your hometown.

Crete is Europe’s southernmost island. It has everything a traveler is looking for: sandy beaches, mountain villages, tranquil places and night-life beach bars. Get a feel of the rural European life while walking through the cobbled streets and looking at the Greek houses. The fresh and healthy foods are also something to look forward to. Locals are hospitable and they warmly welcome visitors.

The ideal months to visit Crete are between April to mid-October. The weather is varied: from sunny and warm to cold and breezy. The island’s uncrowded feel adds to the magical experience of tourists. Visit Crete and experience tranquility.

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