Tyndall Glacier

Tyndall Glacier is a large ice mass in the western Patagonian Andes that descends from the high mountains down to the shores of Lago Geikie. The ice flows through a broad valley and forms an impressive expanse of blue-white ice stretching across several kilometers.

The glacier was named after John Tyndall, a 19th-century British scientist who made important discoveries about how ice masses move. His work contributed greatly to how people understand glacier dynamics.

Local communities integrate the glacier into their environmental education programs, teaching about climate patterns and geological transformations in Patagonia.

The glacier can be reached via marked hiking trails in Torres del Paine National Park, which are accessible during the warmer months from October to April. The trails offer different difficulty levels and allow visitors to view the ice mass from various distances.

A dark line runs along the center of the glacier where two ice flows meet and carry rock and debris from the mountains. This feature clearly shows how ice from different sources moves and merges together.

Location: Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic Region

Location: Última Esperanza Province

Location: Torres del Paine

GPS coordinates: -51.25000,-73.28330

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:45