A group of researchers from the University of Extremadura have shown that the rock glacier in the Corral del Veleta in the Sierra Nevada could disappear in the coming 20 years. The calculations are based on normal temperatures but if these increase then the degradation process will be accelerated. So, what is a “rock glacier”? [...]
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The group is making good progress on the trek back to El Chaltern. They are off the glaciers and have only the freezing cold glacial rivers to cross before their feet touch green grass again ! They will be camping another night and crossing the river in the morning.
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The Perito Moreno Glacier is one of only three Patagonian glaciers that is growing. It is 5 kilometres wide with a total ice depth of 170 metres… A large visitor centre can be found here which features a walking circuit which allows you to both faces, and the surface of the glacier to be seen. The Team [...]
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