Qori Kalis Glacier, Andes of Peru (IMAGE)

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Qori Kalis Glacier, Andes of Peru

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This image, courtesy of Lonnie Thompson, Ohio State University, shows the retreating Qori Kalis glacier in the Andes of Peru in 2000. It's now more than 200 feet deep, covering some 84 acres. Additional images related to this story are available in the AAAS Annual Meeting virtual newsroom.

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Lonnie Thompson, Ohio State University

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