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There are many large and often beautiful glaciers in the Andes. Because many of these are in a tropical region they act as kind of warning for climatalogical conditions. Over the past 20-30 years the Andes glaciers have lost 30-50 % of their mass. This will have a very serious effect on farming all around this long range of mountains.
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Which spanish speaking country can i find glaciers?
There are significant glaciers in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. All of these countries are on the slopes of the Andes.
What glaciers create cirques on sides of mountains?
Glaciers that create cirques on the sides of mountains are called cirque glaciers. These glaciers form in bowl-shaped depressions on the slopes of mountains and are responsible for eroding and shaping the characteristic amphitheater-like features known as cirques. Examples of cirque glaciers can be found in mountain ranges around the world, such as the Alps, Andes, and Himalayas.
Does every continent in the world have a glacier?
Yes, every continent in the world has glaciers, although their size and prevalence vary significantly. Antarctica and Greenland have the largest glaciers, while smaller glaciers can be found in places like the Andes in South America, the Himalayas in Asia, and the Alps in Europe. Even Africa has glaciers, such as those on Mount Kilimanjaro. In North America, glaciers are primarily located in Alaska and the Rocky Mountains.
Does Glaciers form only near the poles?
Glaciers don't always form near the poles, although they are close but not all of them are. You can look at the Glacier Pio XI, in Patagonia, Chile. It is close to the southern pole but the climate there is temperate to moderate. It all depends on the regional climate and how the climate was there thousands of years ago.
Where are most glaciers located?
Most glaciers are located in Alaska, Greenland, and Antarctica. However, glaciers can be found on every contintnent. For glacier locations in the US, there are glaciers obviously in Glacier National Park (Montana), and Denali National Park (Alaska).
What are long narrow glaciers form between mountains and are common in the Alps and the Andes.?
valley glaciers
What Narrow glaciers form between mountains and are common in the Alps and the Andes.?
valley glaciers
These glaciers are common in the alps and Andes?
valleys
Why are glaciers in the southern Andes?
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Why do tourists visit the area of the Andes?
They visit the Andes because of the natural attractions including peaks, glaciers etc.
Are there Glaciers in America?
Yes. There are over 50 glaciers in Latin America. Most of them are located within the Andes mountain range.
Have the Andes mountains ever been hit by glaciers?
Glaciers don't 'hit' anything, they are formed by thousands of years of snowfall that doesn't melt and thus compacts and stays in place on high, cold mountains, moving very slowly downwards. There are glaciers on some of the mountains in the Andes.
Are there glaciers in Latin America?
Yes. There are over 50 glaciers in Latin America. Most of them are located within the Andes mountain range.
What of These long narrow glaciers form between mountains and are common in the Alps and the Andes.?
These long narrow glaciers are called valley glaciers. They form when snow accumulates in a valley and slowly turns into ice, flowing downhill under the force of gravity. Valley glaciers are often found between mountains in regions like the Alps and the Andes.
Are there any threats in the Andes?
Melting glaciers, the species living in the mountain ranges,
Which spanish speaking country can i find glaciers?
There are significant glaciers in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. All of these countries are on the slopes of the Andes.
Where is a glacier in Peru?
There are glaciers near Parque Nacional Huascaran by Huaraz, in the Andes northeast of Lima.
