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Last rupture of the Glacier

The Perito Moreno (Spanish: Glaciar Perito Moreno) is a glacier located in Los Glaciares National Park in southwest Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. It is one of the most important tourist attractions in the Argentine Patagonia. The Perito Moreno Glacier, located 78 kilometres (48 mi) from El Calafate. Since 2020 the glacier has been retreating on its northern front, possibly due to climate change. It was previously one of the few unusual glaciers that maintained a state of equilibrium in nature.

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Uploaded on January 27, 2025