Chimborazo, Glacier on Mount Chimborazo, Ecuador.
The Chimborazo glacier spans across multiple elevations, covering portions of the mountain with permanent ice fields and creating meltwater streams.
Alexander von Humboldt's 1802 expedition to Chimborazo documented the glacier's extent, establishing baseline data for modern climate research.
Indigenous communities near the glacier perform ceremonies during solstices, recognizing the water source's importance for agricultural cycles.
Mountaineers accessing the glacier require permits, technical climbing equipment, and acclimatization periods due to the extreme altitude conditions.
The glacier's position near the equator at 6,263 meters makes it the farthest surface point from Earth's center.
Location: San Andrés
Address: Chimborazo, Ecuador
GPS coordinates: -1.46494,-78.80670
Latest update: March 10, 2025 14:03
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