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I study and write (via the @RMetS) about snow-patches on UK hills. Self-confessed chionophile and author of 'The Vanishing Ice'.

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Mark Cavendish’s chain came off today at the #TdF2024 as he crossed the line because he dropped from ~1500W to 0W. Quite common. 1.5kW is 2 horse power! Enough to power a toaster, or a kettle to boil water. Astonishing amount of power.

Mark Cavendish’s chain came off today at the #TdF2024 as he crossed the line because he dropped from ~1500W to 0W. Quite common. 1.5kW is 2 horse power! Enough to power a toaster, or a kettle to boil water. Astonishing amount of power.

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This is my worst nightmare. A climber lost his footing in a steep, snow-filled gully in the Tatras Mountains, Poland. Luckily for him he escaped serious injury. The helplessness to do anything is etched on the face of the adjacent climber.

This is my worst nightmare. A climber lost his footing in a steep, snow-filled gully in the Tatras Mountains, Poland. Luckily for him he escaped serious injury. The helplessness to do anything is etched on the face of the adjacent climber.

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Last night a meteoroid was seen (and heard) all across the west of Scotland. A blaze of light and a very loud explosion woke quite a few folk up. (Video was sent to me so I don’t have the credit. Apparently from Isle of Lewis.)

Last night a meteoroid was seen (and heard) all across the west of Scotland. A blaze of light and a very loud explosion woke quite a few folk up. (Video was sent to me so I don’t have the credit. Apparently from Isle of Lewis.)

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I despair. The Ben Nevis summit shelter is, as the name suggests, a refuge for people who may require it in an emergency. Instead it’s been used as a dumping ground for selfish people who can’t be bothered to take their sh!t home.

I despair. The Ben Nevis summit shelter is, as the name suggests, a refuge for people who may require it in an emergency. Instead it’s been used as a dumping ground for selfish people who can’t be bothered to take their sh!t home.

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The word ‘steaming’ for being drunk stems from when people in Scotland used to circumvent Sunday licensing laws by taking to the water. Public houses were closed, but steamships weren’t. To be ‘steaming drunk’ made its way into public parlance.

The word ‘steaming’ for being drunk stems from when people in Scotland used to circumvent Sunday licensing laws by taking to the water. Public houses were closed, but steamships weren’t. To be ‘steaming drunk’ made its way into public parlance.

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Scotland’s ‘glacier’ has finally slipped. At some point over the last 24 hours thousands of tonnes of snow crashed from the Great Slab towards the loch below. 1.

Scotland’s ‘glacier’ has finally slipped. At some point over the last 24 hours thousands of tonnes of snow crashed from the Great Slab towards the loch below. 1.

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One consequence of the increased temperatures is that, despite the lack of rain, many of the rivers in the Cairngorms are in spate. Snow-melt fuels this process, introducing cool, oxygenated water into the rivers Spey and Dee. Good for salmon and other fish. Video Paul Phillips.

One consequence of the increased temperatures is that, despite the lack of rain, many of the rivers in the Cairngorms are in spate. Snow-melt fuels this process, introducing cool, oxygenated water into the rivers Spey and Dee. Good for salmon and other fish. Video Paul Phillips.

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Loch Laggan dam at full chat this afternoon. Quite the spectacle. 📹 Mark Trigg

Loch Laggan dam at full chat this afternoon. Quite the spectacle. 📹 Mark Trigg

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This unassuming little spring bubbles up from the ground at 4,000 feet (1,220 metres) on the Braeriach plateau, and is the source of the River Dee. It has never been known to run dry, even in the hottest and driest years. Where the water comes from is not certain.

This unassuming little spring bubbles up from the ground at 4,000 feet (1,220 metres) on the Braeriach plateau, and is the source of the River Dee. It has never been known to run dry, even in the hottest and driest years. Where the water comes from is not certain.

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This video is way upstream of Brechin, and shows a minor tributary of the River South Esk. And this is *before* the red warning kicks in. Expect to wake up to unheard-of scenes tomorrow. Swept-away bridges and severe flooding in Angus for sure.

This video is way upstream of Brechin, and shows a minor tributary of the River South Esk. And this is before the red warning kicks in. Expect to wake up to unheard-of scenes tomorrow. Swept-away bridges and severe flooding in Angus for sure.

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Winter simply refuses to give up its grip on the high Cairngorms. Paul Phillips’ visit yesterday to Ciste Mhearad (aka ‘the snow house’ of the 18th century) showed drifts that were about 6-8 metres high. These will take some shifting.

Winter simply refuses to give up its grip on the high Cairngorms. Paul Phillips’ visit yesterday to Ciste Mhearad (aka ‘the snow house’ of the 18th century) showed drifts that were about 6-8 metres high. These will take some shifting.

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Walruses are rare visitors to British waters. This one at Lossiemouth in north east Scotland appears to be in no rush to go anywhere, though. Video:

Walruses are rare visitors to British waters. This one at Lossiemouth in north east Scotland appears to be in no rush to go anywhere, though. Video:

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Magnus the walrus’s tour of coastal Scotland continues at Hopeman, where he found a speedy way of re-entering the sea from the quayside. Video by Giorgia Mahmoud

Magnus the walrus’s tour of coastal Scotland continues at Hopeman, where he found a speedy way of re-entering the sea from the quayside. Video by Giorgia Mahmoud

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You could easily be forgiven for thinking that this was the Alps. In fact, it is Scotland, taken yesterday 14th of April. Video by Pete Greene.

You could easily be forgiven for thinking that this was the Alps. In fact, it is Scotland, taken yesterday 14th of April. Video by Pete Greene.

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Today I went to Glas Maol, a hill at the Glenshee ski centre. I knew from seeing photos that the avalanche that happened there recently had exposed a large crown-wall. However, I wasn’t expecting Antarctica-like scenes. 1/

Today I went to Glas Maol, a hill at the Glenshee ski centre. I knew from seeing photos that the avalanche that happened there recently had exposed a large crown-wall. However, I wasn’t expecting Antarctica-like scenes. 1/

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The fence in this video is actually more than just a boundary between two landowners. It’s the England/Scotland border in the Cheviots. Yesterday as I walked upwards I made sure I stayed on the best side, while the English gent walking stayed on the wrong side… </sarcasm>

The fence in this video is actually more than just a boundary between two landowners. It’s the England/Scotland border in the Cheviots. Yesterday as I walked upwards I made sure I stayed on the best side, while the English gent walking stayed on the wrong side… </sarcasm>

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Here is me with ScotlandsMountains yesterday inspecting one of the most visually impressive banks of snow still left in the Scottish Highlands.

Here is me with ScotlandsMountains yesterday inspecting one of the most visually impressive banks of snow still left in the Scottish Highlands.

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Here’s how I have fun in Scotland at the weekends in summer.

Here’s how I have fun in Scotland at the weekends in summer.

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Think you’re safe walking through the Lairig Ghru in spring? The first two photos from a couple of days ago show a big snow cornice collapse, taking with it many tonnes of muck and rock, almost reaching the Pools of Dee. A video from Paul Phillips yesterday shows it from above, with most of the snow melted.

Think you’re safe walking through the Lairig Ghru in spring? The first two photos from a couple of days ago show a big snow cornice collapse, taking with it many tonnes of muck and rock, almost reaching the Pools of Dee. A video from Paul Phillips yesterday shows it from above, with most of the snow melted.

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Yesterday on the Cairn Gorm / Ben Macdui plateau. The current spell of weather is not historically unusual for May, incidentally. Video by Gordon Smith.

Yesterday on the Cairn Gorm / Ben Macdui plateau. The current spell of weather is not historically unusual for May, incidentally. Video by Gordon Smith.

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This one is for the proper geography nerds. I placed my two walking poles 15 metres apart on a Scottish mountain (Ben Lui) yesterday to illustrate one of the best geography quirks that Scotland has.

This one is for the proper geography nerds. I placed my two walking poles 15 metres apart on a Scottish mountain (Ben Lui) yesterday to illustrate one of the best geography quirks that Scotland has.

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A British tourist was hiking in the Tian Shan mountains in Kyrgyzstan when he saw a distant avalanche and started to film it. But then the distant avalanche became not so distant…

A British tourist was hiking in the Tian Shan mountains in Kyrgyzstan when he saw a distant avalanche and started to film it. But then the distant avalanche became not so distant…

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Yesterday 274 people pushed for the summit of Mount Everest just to give their LinkedIn profile the edge. Horrendous. Video by Lakpa Tenjen Sherpa

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Not a new video, but new to me. From Manaslu (8,183m) base-camp in the Himalayas. Absolutely terrifying avalanche, with many thousands of tonnes of snow tumbling down the mountain. Tendi Sherpa

Not a new video, but new to me. From Manaslu (8,183m) base-camp in the Himalayas. Absolutely terrifying avalanche, with many thousands of tonnes of snow tumbling down the mountain. Tendi Sherpa

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The new Odyssey film will never match the energy of Talos looking down at Heracles.

The new Odyssey film will never match the energy of Talos looking down at Heracles.

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There are a number of deer in the Loire valley in France that have been consuming fermented fruits and are —frankly— pissed. Police have issued alerts to drivers telling them to beware. 🎥 Channel 4:

There are a number of deer in the Loire valley in France that have been consuming fermented fruits and are —frankly— pissed. Police have issued alerts to drivers telling them to beware. 🎥 Channel 4:

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This video from the Cairngorms in Scotland yesterday amply demonstrates why summer snow patches are so important. In times of drought (even in Scotland), melting snow feeds into the rivers, providing cold and well-oxygenated air for migrating fish. It regulates water temperature in summer and creates vernal pools, essential for amphibian breeding. 1/2

This video from the Cairngorms in Scotland yesterday amply demonstrates why summer snow patches are so important. In times of drought (even in Scotland), melting snow feeds into the rivers, providing cold and well-oxygenated air for migrating fish. It regulates water temperature in summer and creates vernal pools, essential for amphibian breeding. 1/2

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Everest a couple of days ago. Why would anyone want to be a part of this? The worst kind of adventure capitalism.

Everest a couple of days ago. Why would anyone want to be a part of this? The worst kind of adventure capitalism.

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Did George Mallory make it to the summit of Everest in 1924, 29 years before Edmund Hillary? Mallory never returned to tell, and his body remained missing for 75 years. In 1999 a team found Mallory, with what remains one of the most neck-hair raising videos on the internet.

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Did George Mallory make it to the summit of Everest in 1924, 29 years before Edmund Hillary? Mallory never returned to tell, and his body remained missing for 75 years. In 1999 a team found Mallory, with what remains one of the most neck-hair raising videos on the internet.

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This is exactly what you don’t want to see as you’re about to hit the slopes. Heavy snow recently, but then a huge rise in temperatures (21.7°C today in Chamonix) resulted in multiple big slides.

This is exactly what you don’t want to see as you’re about to hit the slopes. Heavy snow recently, but then a huge rise in temperatures (21.7°C today in Chamonix) resulted in multiple big slides.

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Hello to the 6,300 new followers. Though you’ve doubtlessly come for the World Cup geography posts, I’m afraid you’ll have to put up with a bit of this. Me today celebrating Scotland’s win by going to see some snow in the Cairngorms. Yes, this is Scotland in summer.

Hello to the 6,300 new followers. Though you’ve doubtlessly come for the World Cup geography posts, I’m afraid you’ll have to put up with a bit of this. Me today celebrating Scotland’s win by going to see some snow in the Cairngorms. Yes, this is Scotland in summer.

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It doesn’t get better than this. Half a dozen hardy skiers went up Ben Nevis yesterday to get some turns in the cathedral-like Observatory Gully. Perfect spring snow as we head towards summer! Video by Dave Jacobs

It doesn’t get better than this. Half a dozen hardy skiers went up Ben Nevis yesterday to get some turns in the cathedral-like Observatory Gully. Perfect spring snow as we head towards summer! Video by Dave Jacobs

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Me and a friend went exploring in a snow tunnel last night. Summer in Scotland throws up unexpected views and experiences.

Me and a friend went exploring in a snow tunnel last night. Summer in Scotland throws up unexpected views and experiences.

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The A90 south of Aberdeen looks like something from a video you see of Arctic Norway or Finland. One of the biggest snow events of the last 20 years in north-east Scotland for sure.

The A90 south of Aberdeen looks like something from a video you see of Arctic Norway or Finland. One of the biggest snow events of the last 20 years in north-east Scotland for sure.

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On the 12th June 2023, a BBC Weatherwatcher sent in a photo of Ben Nevis being struck by lightning. The next day a local guide went to the top and found the exact point where it had hit. If there’d been a group of walkers there it would have resulted in multiple fatalities.

On the 12th June 2023, a BBC Weatherwatcher sent in a photo of Ben Nevis being struck by lightning. The next day a local guide went to the top and found the exact point where it had hit. If there’d been a group of walkers there it would have resulted in multiple fatalities.

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Puffin season is upon us. You’ll want the sound on, trust me.

Puffin season is upon us. You’ll want the sound on, trust me.

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Every time I see stuff like this it reinforces my opinion that there needs to be a drastic reduction in the number of people going to the Himalayas. This is not AI, but I wish it were. Graphic video warning. Video by Pakistan Explorer

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Every time I see stuff like this it reinforces my opinion that there needs to be a drastic reduction in the number of people going to the Himalayas. This is not AI, but I wish it were. Graphic video warning. Video by Pakistan Explorer

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After what seems like an eternity, the sun finally reappears in the Highlands of Scotland. Perfect temperature, and just enough breeze to keep the biters away. Just the antidote to World Cup overdose on TV…

After what seems like an eternity, the sun finally reappears in the Highlands of Scotland. Perfect temperature, and just enough breeze to keep the biters away. Just the antidote to World Cup overdose on TV…

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Scotland is famous for its hills and scenery, but the spectacle of the Waverley steaming up the Clyde surely has to rank as one of our country’s greatest sights.

Scotland is famous for its hills and scenery, but the spectacle of the Waverley steaming up the Clyde surely has to rank as one of our country’s greatest sights.

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A friend of mine just sent me this. I’ve no idea where it comes from, or who made it, so apologies to the maker. It is absolutely sensational.

A friend of mine just sent me this. I’ve no idea where it comes from, or who made it, so apologies to the maker. It is absolutely sensational.

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