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Sana Khan

Peru Loses More Than 50% Of Tropical Glaciers Due To Climate Change

Glacier Point, Yosemite, Valley (Credit: 12019/Pixabay)

Peru, which holds 68% of the world's tropical glaciers, has lost 56% over the span of the last six decades amid climate change.

The National Institute of Research of Mountain Glaciers and Ecosystems report released Wednesday mentioned that growing temperatures had created a negative impact on the glaciers, and they were melting and forming lagoons. This also increased the risk of overflowing and flooding.

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