Vanishing alpine landscape

18/08/12 16:44 CET

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Several glaciers in the Italian Alps are melting so fast they risk disappearing all together within 30 years.

Latest data shows them melting at a rate of two metres per year.

Those thought to be most in danger are the Careser, Presena and Mandrone glaciers.

More about: Environmental protection, Global warming and climate change, Italy

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