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Berg Glacier Pulls Back from Lake | Toronto News
Mount Robson’s Berg Glacier has retreated so far it no longer touches Berg Lake — a dramatic shift that’s erased the iconic sight of icebergs calving into the water, a scene that once defined the lake’s name. Scientists like Joseph Shea have documented this retreat firsthand, revealing how rapidly glaciers in Western Canada are melting. While the lake won’t vanish, this visual symbol of nature’s grandeur is fading — a stark reminder of climate change’s impact. The area, beloved by hikers, also faced major flooding and evacuations in 2021, prompting new weather stations to monitor snowpack…
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