Geleiras que abastecem cidade no Peru encolhem e ampliam ameaça de lago glacial

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The glacial lake Laguna Palcacocha in the Peruvian Andes is growing due to melting glaciers, increasing the risk of a catastrophic glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) that could severely affect the city of Huaraz and thousands of residents. Historical events and monitoring efforts highlight ongoing high risk.

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