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New Zealand’s Southern Alps Glaciers Under Threat

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The Southern Alps are the backbone of the South Island of New Zealand and run almost the entire length of the island. They contain the highest peaks in all of Australia/New Zealand, including Aoraki/Mount Cook, the tallest peak at 12,218 ft. In the 1970s, a study concluded over 3,000 glaciers over 1 hectare existed within the range, but that number […]

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Taylor Stephan | August 13, 2020
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Australian Policeman Killed in Avalanche While Hiking Aoraki/Mount Cook in New Zealand

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An Australian policeman has been killed in an avalanche while hiking in New Zealand. The off-duty 40-year-old officer was buried after he and a companion are thought to have triggered a small avalanche while climbing down the Eugenie Glacier at Mount Cook National Park on Thursday, police say, according to the AAP. The victim has been named as Nathan Deutschbein […]

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AvyBrains | December 4, 2018
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