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Colorado's glaciers thinned dramatically due to record-low snow and heat in 2026
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The most prominent glaciers in Colorado thinned dramatically over the past year due to record-low mountain snow and record-warm temperatures, according to new research.
The most prominent glaciers in Colorado thinned dramatically over the past year due to record-low mountain snow and record-warm temperatures, according to new research.
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