Half of the glacier ice in the Peruvian Andes has melted
In the Peruvian Andes, glacier ice has decreased by more than half due to climate change. This was announced by the Ministry of the Environment in Lima. According to the latest measurements, the glaciers have receded by 1,348 square kilometers since 1962, explained the National Research Institute for Glaciers and Ecosystems. Peru is home to the majority of the world's tropical glaciers.
The Pastoruri Glacier has lost more than 50 percent of its ice surface and is one of the most severely affected mountains, according to the institute. "This process is leading to the formation of new lakes," it continued. The 5250-metre-high Pastoruri in the northern Ancash region is one of the main attractions of Peruvian mountain tourism.
Around 70 percent of Peru's glaciers are located in tropical regions. "Tropical glaciers are of great importance and interest because they are excellent, sensitive indicators of climate change," explained the institute. The study on ice retreat was carried out in 20 mountain ranges with glaciers located in 14 of Peru's 25 departments.
The Pastoruri Glacier has lost more than 50 percent of its ice surface and is one of the most severely affected mountains, the institute said. "This process is leading to the formation of new lakes," it added. The 5250-metre-high Pastoruri in the northern Ancash region is one of the main attractions of Peruvian mountain tourism.
Around 70 percent of Peru's glaciers are located in tropical regions. "Tropical glaciers are of great importance and interest because they are excellent, sensitive indicators of climate change," explained the institute. The study on ice retreat was carried out in 20 mountain ranges with glaciers located in 14 of Peru's 25 departments.
Due to climate change, half of the glacial ice in the Andes, including the Peruvian Andes, has been lost. This significant ice loss has led to the recession of many glaciers, such as the Pastoruri Glacier, which has lost over half of its ice surface.
Source: www.ntv.de
