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Lake Palcacocha is located in Peru's Ancash region, at 15,000 feet above sea level.

‘We are worried’: Melting glaciers lead to dangerous overflow in this Peruvian lake

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As ice sheets from glaciers melt, dozens of lakes around the world risk overflowing, causing potentially deadly avalanches and flooding in nearby towns and villages. In Huaraz, Peru, residents hope to find ways to prevent Lake Palcacocha from overflowing again — before it’s too late.