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      Calving is one way that glaciers lose ice.

      12 Disappearing Glaciers Around the World

      If you want to behold some of the world's most majestic glaciers on six continents, you better act fast.

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      Lenticular clouds in Cape Town, South Africa.

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      The next time somebody points out a UFO-shaped cloud, you can whip out the word ‘lenticular.’ They’ll love it.

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      Deep-sea urchins are seen in an ocean trench near New Zealand.

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      The small torn of Peshtigo, Wisconsin, before being destroyed by fire.

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      On October 8, 1871—the same day the Great Chicago Fire killed 300—a far deadlier wildfire swept across Wisconsin.

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