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Record glacier decline reported during Italy’s hottest summer

CNR data reported August temperatures 5°C above average. A University of Padua report says the Marmolada Glacier retreated by 23 metres, three times last year’s retreat.

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What is happening

According to the University of Padua report, the Marmolada’s retreat could lead to its disappearance within a decade if the current rate continues.

Why is it on the Radar?

The reported retreat highlights the scale of glacier loss during a summer described as exceptionally hot.

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