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WORLD NEWS ENV-GLACIERS 1 MCT
The upper part of the San Francisco Glacier (here in pink) can be seen in the middle of this face of the peak bearing the same name. Scientific studies say the glacier, which helps supply water to the capital city, is losing mass.

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