NATURAL EVENTS
Alarm for the Perito Moreno glacier, since 2021 its front has receded by 600 metres
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The Perito Moreno glacier is said to have retreated 600 metres in two years
Experts who recently explored the Perito Moreno glacier in Patagonia confirmed that the glacier had shrunk by at least 600 metres in the last two years.
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Experts' findings
A reduction of 300 metres had already been detected in 2021 and another 300 metres in 2022. Although experts believe that the phenomenon cannot yet be considered irreversible, attention is high.
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What was noticed that was unusual
Attention is also high because an unusual increase in the formation of icebergs detaching from its front has been detected.
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One of the world's best-known glaciers
The Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the most famous glaciers in the world. It is located within the Los Glaciares National Park and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1981. It has the curious distinction of being the only horizontal glacier in the world and currently has a length of 30 kilometres and a surface area of 250 square kilometres.
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Another special feature of his
Other unique features of the Perito Moreno include its 'mobile' structure, due to the fact that there is a cushion of water between the seabed and the base that allows it to advance rapidly.
