High above the forests of Papua, the sharp limestone walls of Puncak Jaya rise into a landscape that seems out of place on the equator. There is rock, ice and …
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Eternal Snow
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From the mining town below, the mountains still look unchanged. Clouds continue moving across sharp limestone ridges. Rain still arrives almost every afternoon. When weather conditions permit, climbers approaching the …
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Rare Snowfall in Papua’s Highlands: Understanding the Snow at Grasberg
by Senamanby SenamanOn January 26, 2026, a remarkable weather event unfolded in Mimika Regency, Papua Tengah (Central Papua) Province. Snow, a rarity in this part of the world, descended upon the Grasberg …
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Social & Culture
Cartensz Peak’s Eternal Snow Continues to Melt, Predicted to Disappear in 2026
by Senamanby SenamanUnpleasant news comes from the Jayawijaya Mountains. The eternal snow that is the pride of the Indonesian people, especially Papua, in the sharp rock clusters is predicted to disappear. The …
