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

Mont Blanc's snowy crown grows nearly 2 meters higher in 3 years
Phys.org Wednesday 14 October 2026, 16:36 UTC 1 min read
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Mont Blanc's snowy crown has been measured at nearly 2 meters (6 feet) higher than in 2023, French surveyors announced Wednesday after an expedition that involved hauling instruments up Western Europe's highest mountain for an appointment at dawn.

Mont Blanc's snowy crown has been measured at nearly 2 meters (6 feet) higher than in 2023, French surveyors announced Wednesday after an expedition that involved hauling instruments up Western Europe's highest mountain for an appointment at dawn.
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