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Paper abstract:

Kyrgyzstan is known for its mountainous terrain, and as a result, there are many glaciers. According to Landsat-8 satellite data for 2013-2016, there were 9,959 glaciers in Kyrgyzstan with a total area of 6,683.9 km2, including: 6,227 glaciers larger than 0.1 km2 with a total area of 6,494.0 km2 and 3,732 glaciers smaller than 0.1 km2 with a total area of 189.9 km2. A.G. Shabunin (2018).

Now glaciers are shrinking rapidly not only in Kyrgyzstan, but around the world, due to global warming and other factors. Some glaciers are located in close proximity to Bishkek, (about 35 km) such as the Ak-Sai Glacier (3,500 m) and Adygene (3,200 m) in the Ala-Archa National Park.

The main purpose of the research proposal is to use satellite imagery to analyze the current state and changes of glaciers in Ala-Archa National Park and to study the impact of glaciers on nearby communities in two distinct periods of time: Soviet and Post Soviet.

The study of these glaciers is important for understanding the impact of climate change on mountain ecosystems, as well as for assessing potential risks to downstream communities.