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Why glaciers in Patagonia are melting dramatically

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Miebach Elisa
November 6, 2025

Researchers are sounding the alarm. Climate change is not only threatening the environment in South America, but also a key water supply for the people there.

In Patagonia, climate researchers are documenting dramatic glacier melt-off, including on the slopes of the Cerro Hyades, where ice has vanished within just two years. Glaciers across the region are shrinking at record speed due to rising global temperatures. Experts warn that even a 1.5°C increase could lead to a 30% global loss in glacier mass by 2100. With billions of people worldwide relying on glacier run-off for water, urgent action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is critical to prevent further destabilization.

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