Peru has 58 lakes at "very high" risk of overflowing, many due to glacial melt.
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The National Institute for Research on Glaciers and Mountain Ecosystems (INAIGEM) in Peru has identified 528 glacier-fed lagoons across the Andes as posing a potential risk of overflow. Among these, 58 have been classified as having a very high risk of flooding, primarily driven by the ongoing melting of glaciers in the region.
This assessment serves as an official alert regarding the stability of these high-altitude water bodies. The findings highlight the environmental challenges facing the Peruvian Andes as climate-related glacial retreat continues to alter the landscape and threaten surrounding areas with potential overflow events.
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Infobae (first snippet)Focuses on the total volume of 528 threatened lagoons
Infobae (second snippet)Focuses specifically on the 58 high-risk lagoons
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