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1 Chacaltaya glacier

2 Chacaltaya Glacier 2003 Disappeared in 2009 2014
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3 Chacaltaya Glacier Lost 1/3 of Its Mass during 1997-98
Francou et al. 2003

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5 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)

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7 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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