Glacial areas, lake areas, and snow lines from 1975 to 2012: status of the Cordillera Vilcanota, including the Quelccaya Ice Cap, northern central Andes, Peru
Glaciers in the tropical Andes of southern Peru have received limited attention compared to glaciers in other regions (both near and far), yet remain of vital importance to agriculture, fresh water, and hydropower supplies of downstream communities. Little is known about recent glacial-area changes...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Copernicus Publications
2014-03-01
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| Series: | The Cryosphere |
| Online Access: | http://www.the-cryosphere.net/8/359/2014/tc-8-359-2014.pdf |