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Mont Blanc's snowy crown grows nearly 2 meters higher in 3 years

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Briefings

French surveyors reported that Mont Blanc's snow-capped peak has risen nearly 2 meters (6 feet) above its 2023 baseline. This measurement was obtained during a specific expedition where researchers ascended the mountain at dawn to conduct a survey. The data represents a snapshot of the mountain's elevation change over a three-year period, though the exact duration of the survey is not specified in the provided text.

Key points

• French surveyors measured Mont Blanc's snow crown at nearly 2 meters (6 feet) higher than in 2023.

Context and limitations

The evidence is limited to a single expedition's findings; the total duration of the survey is unknown, and the specific baseline year used for comparison is not explicitly defined in the text.

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