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El Niño Is Melting Peru’s Glaciers Three Times Faster
Peru has lost over 42% of its glacier surface in six decades, with El Niño events accelerating glacier retreat threefold compared to normal years. Áncash and Cusco are the most affected regions, followed by Apurímac.
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