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A Look at Climate-Caused Harms Unfolding in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca
Focusing on ice loss, glacier hazards, and water variability due to climate change, a new study highlights challenges for communities in Peru’s mountain cryosphere systems.
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Iceland’s Most Active Volcano is Likely Headed for Another Eruption
Monitoring and data suggest the next eruption of the glacial volcano could be anywhere from days away to within the next year. Grímsvötn last erupted in 2011.
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How Juneau, Alaska Responds to Yearly Glacier Floods
Glacial flooding is never predictable, but Juneau’s response has become reliably routine, thanks to scientific research and partnerships with government.
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Will Climate Change Cause More Glacial Lake Outburst Floods?
When glacial lakes burst, the sudden and intense flooding can be catastrophic for nearby communities. A new study looks at what role climate change plays in these events.
