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Chacaltaya glacier

Chacaltaya Glacier 2003 Disappeared in 2009 2014 Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6496429.stm

Chacaltaya Glacier Lost 1/3 of Its Mass during 1997-98 Francou et al. 2003

Chacaltaya Precipitation Research Station (5,160 m) Present Weather Temp & RH Snow Depth Weighing Precipitation Double Alter Wind Shield Chacaltaya Precipitation Research Station (5,160 m)

Elevation lines used for comparison Elevation lines used for comparison. Valley glaciers turn to lakes and lower mountain are completely exposed. IPCC AR5

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