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Perito Moreno Glacier loses 910 meters in 100 days
Original: Record Retreat: Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina loses 910 meters in 100 days, raising alarm over climate change impact
Argentina's Perito Moreno Glacier, long considered one of the most stable ice masses in Patagonia, has retreated 910 meters in just 100 days, a record loss that scientists link to rising global temperatures. Environmental outlets are warning the retreat marks a troubling shift for a glacier famed for its cyclical ruptures, and the news is drawing renewed attention to climate change impacts on Patagonia's ice fields.
Why now: An unprecedented, rapid retreat of a famously stable glacier is alarming news amid ongoing climate change concerns.
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- Record Retreat: Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina loses 910 meters in 100 days, raising alarm over climate change impact · Noticias Ambientales
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