Turkey's glaciers fall victim to climate change - in pictures

  • As global temperatures rise, sections of the Cilo Glaciers in Turkey's southeastern Hakkari province, are melting fast. All photos: AFP
    As global temperatures rise, sections of the Cilo Glaciers in Turkey's southeastern Hakkari province, are melting fast. All photos: AFP
  • Turkey is experiencing heatwaves and drought, including a record temperature of 50.5C in Silopi, about 200 kilometres from Hakkari, on Friday
    Turkey is experiencing heatwaves and drought, including a record temperature of 50.5C in Silopi, about 200 kilometres from Hakkari, on Friday
  • A UN report on desertification worldwide estimates that 88 percent of Turkey's territory is at risk
    A UN report on desertification worldwide estimates that 88 percent of Turkey's territory is at risk
  • According to research, almost 50 per cent of continuous snow and ice cover has been lost in the area
    According to research, almost 50 per cent of continuous snow and ice cover has been lost in the area
  • The melting process is "faster than expected," said Onur Satir, a professor at Yuzuncu Yil University
    The melting process is "faster than expected," said Onur Satir, a professor at Yuzuncu Yil University
  • Pieces of glacier can now be seen in the water
    Pieces of glacier can now be seen in the water
  • The water is flowing quickly due to the glacial melt
    The water is flowing quickly due to the glacial melt
  • By the end of the century, temperatures in Turkey are expected to rise by 5 to 6C, compared with averages recorded between 1961 and 1990
    By the end of the century, temperatures in Turkey are expected to rise by 5 to 6C, compared with averages recorded between 1961 and 1990