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Locked in ice for 100 years, melting glaciers are revealing lost artifacts

Por: Newsweek World November 09, 2022

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Long-lost artifacts from hundreds or even thousands of years ago continue to emerge from glaciers as they melt.Glaciers are large bodies of ice that constantly change and move under their own weight. For some areas, glaciers are vital to local ecosystems as they provide a year-round supply of water. Many glaciers are also well-loved landmarks and United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) sites.While glaciers... + full article



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