Article 5XP99 Many of New Zealand’s glaciers could disappear in a decade, scientists warn

Many of New Zealand’s glaciers could disappear in a decade, scientists warn

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Eva Corlett in Wellington
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Glaciers becoming smaller and more skeletal', annual end-of-summer survey of the snowline finds

New Zealand's glaciers are becoming smaller and more skeletal" due to the effects of climate change and scientists predict many could disappear within a decade.

An annual end-of-summer survey that records the snowline of more than 50 South Island glaciers has revealed continued loss of snow and ice.

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