San Francisco Glacier, Mountain glacier in El Morado Natural Monument, Chile.
The San Francisco Glacier stretches across the Andes Mountains, displaying white and blue ice formations against the mountain backdrop of central Chile.
Scientists have monitored the San Francisco Glacier since the 1950s, documenting its changes and contributions to regional water resources over decades.
The glacier holds importance for local communities who depend on its meltwater for agriculture and daily activities in the San Jose de Maipo region.
Visitors need to complete a 4-hour hiking trail through marked paths to reach the glacier viewing point, starting from the El Morado park entrance.
The glacier maintains a temperature of -5 degrees Celsius throughout the year, creating specific conditions for specialized mountain flora and fauna.
GPS coordinates: -33.77072,-70.07114
Latest update: March 28, 2025 07:48
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EDNI-150 Singles residential building
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EDNI-098 Pithead baths building
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