Webcam to gauge climate change effects on Mt. Everest

Even as we continue with our daily routine, we are subtly aware of the climate that is constantly changing. Attempts have been made in the past to gauge the changes in the climatic conditions, but haven't not been really fruitful. Now, an attempt to study the effects of climatic change on the world's highest point - Mt. Everest (8,848 meters) has gained popularity. A webcam, developed by a Germany-based surveillance firm, Mobotix has been set up at Kalapathhar, a base camp close to Mt. Everest, which stands at an altitude of 5,675 meters. Such close proximity to the mountain, will help researchers gauge the effects of climate change with precision. 

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