Article 6A0FY 'We are worried': Melting glaciers lead to dangerous overflow in this Peruvian lake

'We are worried': Melting glaciers lead to dangerous overflow in this Peruvian lake

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Manuel Rueda
from The World: Latest Stories on (#6A0FY)
Story ImageAs ice sheets from glaciers melt, dozens of lakes around the world risk overflowing, causing potentially deadly avalanches and flooding in nearby towns and villages. In Huaraz, Peru, residents hope to find ways to prevent Lake Palcacocha from overflowing again - before it's too late.
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