8 Interesting facts about the Perito Moreno Glacier - francontrip
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8 Interesting facts about the Perito Moreno Glacier

February 1, 2023 | by | |
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1. Age

It is estimated that the Perito Moreno Glacier began to form 2.5 million years ago, during the last ice age. Since then the ice has been increasing in size. The current shape of the Perito Moreno Glacier is about 20,000 years old, making it one of the oldest glaciers in the world, and the oldest in South America.

2. Dimensions

The Perito Moreno Glacier has a height of 70 metres, a length of 30 kilometres and a surface area of 257 square kilometres. It moves at a speed of 2 – 3 metres per day, depending on the displacement in its central part, and annually it can move up to 700 metres.

3. Color of the lake

The particles that give the whitish colour to the lake are due to mineral particles suspended in the water. They cannot sink because of their tiny size, which is why they remain floating on the surface, giving them their white colour.

4. World Heritage

In 1981, the Perito Moreno Glacier was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Perito Moreno holds one of the largest reserves of drinking water in the world.

Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the most imposing natural jewels of Patagonia, Argentina and the world.

5. Climate

It is one of the few glaciers in the world that is not suffering from the effects of climate change. On the contrary, it is in a state of equilibrium.

6. National Park

The Glacier National Park in Argentina, has about 724 hectares, and has a total of 356 glaciers, however, the one that stands out most is the Perito Moreno Glacier, being the the most visited.

7. Natural spectacle

The ice mass is constantly accumulating. The most direct consequence is that gigantic blocks of ice are continually breaking up and breaking off. This phenomenon is due to the fact that the ice reaches the peninsula and forms a dam. The pressure of the water collapses the structure. Every three to four years visitors can witness the gradual breaking up of ice blocks. Millions of tourists from all over the world come to witness it.

8. Name

Its name pays homage to Francisco Moreno, director of the museum of the Argentinean Scientific Society. He was an enthusiastic explorer of southern Argentina.

 

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