Glacial lakes around the world are expected to flood downstream areas more often as climate change makes them less stable.
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Peruvian glaciers have shrunk by 25% since 1987, causing water shortages in rural villages. But ancient technology could help manage this precious resource.
A climate scientist has been visiting the same glacier in Peru for years and explains the complex effects its rapid melting is having.
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