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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Brittany Peterson and Jennifer McDermott

Colorado's glaciers thinned dramatically due to record low snow and heat in 2026

Climate Colorado Glaciers - (Harlan Ulmer)

The most prominent glaciers in Colorado thinned dramatically over the past year due to record low mountain snow and record warm temperatures, according to new research.

Their shrinking is on par with recent observations of glacier loss across the planet as warmer temperatures accelerate melting and less snow falls to replenish their ice, threatening water sources, increasing mountain hazards and contributing to sea level rise.

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