Similarly, as in the previous cases calculations show that the analytical equation for the retreat of the East Suatisi glacier is:
Y=0.0874x2+15.354x-9.6214
The retreat patterns of Georgia’s major glaciers show regional differences. Glaciers in the Enguri Basin, such as Northern Liadeshti, Kvishi, and Adishi, have significantly accelerated their retreat since the early 2000s, coinciding with an increase in summer air temperatures of up to 0.6°C at the Mestia meteorological station. In contrast, glaciers in the Tergi Basin, including Gergeti and Eastern Suatis, have experienced even stronger warming (up to 1.1°C at the Stepantsminda station), contributing to an even more significant increase in retreat dynamics.
These results highlight the importance of local climatic conditions, topographic parameters, and glacier morphology in determining the speed and magnitude of glacier responses to warming.
