Glaciers have shaped Colorado’s geologic history — they carved valleys, formed high alpine lakes, and pushed millions of tons of dirt around thousands of years ago, exposing gold veins. But only about 14 glaciers remain in the state today, and they are rapidly disappearing. Warm…
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