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retreating glaciers  

Definition

  • THERE ARE GLACIERS in all areas of the globe. Most glaciers are found in the polar regions, but many of the Earth's tallest mountains also have glaciers. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Warming and Climate Change; Glaciers, Retreating]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-C41W9F07-9

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