Papua's Puncak Jaya tropical ice nears extinction within 1-2 years

The tropical glaciers on Puncak Jaya in Papua, Indonesia, have nearly vanished, with scientists projecting complete disappearance within one to two years. This marks the final stage of a long-term deglaciation trend, underscoring the accelerating impact of climate change on equatorial high-altitude ice. The loss is a symbolic and ecological milestone, though its direct market impact is limited.