Andean Glaciers at Their Smallest in Over 11,000 Years

New study reveals unprecedented retreat of tropical glaciers, signaling significant climate impact.

Glaciers in Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia have shrunk to sizes not seen since the Holocene epoch.
Isotope analysis indicates these glaciers are smaller than at any point in the past 11,700 years.
Researchers suggest the accelerated retreat is due to rising global temperatures.
The study highlights the tropics' shift from the Holocene to the Anthropocene epoch.
Findings imply that glacier retreat worldwide may be advancing faster than previously predicted.