Debris-covered glaciers are glaciers that have a covering of rock debris on their surface. This debris often insulates the ice below, allowing the glacier to melt at a slower rate than clean ice glaciers. Researchers study debris-covered glaciers to better understand their behavior, melt rates, and contribution to sea-level rise. Additionally, these glaciers are important for water resource management in mountainous regions, as they can act as a water storage and release system. Studies on debris-covered glaciers often involve using remote sensing techniques, field measurements, and modeling to investigate their dynamics and response to climate change.