Which risk to alpine glaciers increases when volcanic ash accumulates?

💡 Explanation

Reduced albedo occurs because ash darkens the ice, increasing solar energy absorption, driving accelerated melting (ablation), rather than enhancing stability or glacial advance; therefore, melting increases due to this positive feedback.

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