Month of the sea and the Southern Ocean

Month of the sea and the Southern Ocean

by | May 25, 2020 | Science

The Antarctic Ocean, also called the Southern Ocean, the Antarctic Glacial Ocean or the Antarctic Glacial Sea, is an oceanic extension whose existence as it is disputed. In general, its existence is recognized from the coasts of Antarctica to 55° South, the...
Vestiges of Glaciations

Vestiges of Glaciations

by | Mar 30, 2020 | Science

Despite the impressive and imposing appearance of Patagonian Glaciers today, we must clarify that they are only small segments of the last glaciation. Still, despite their decline, they are of remarkable importance, occupying ten percent of the emerging lands and...
Tyndall Glacier: Cradle of Ichthyosaurs

Tyndall Glacier: Cradle of Ichthyosaurs

by | Jan 6, 2020 | Places

The Tyndall Glacier, one of the largest glaciers in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, is located in the Torres del Paine National Park on its margin and west limit, adjoining the Bernardo O’Higgins National Park. It has a total area of ​​331 square kilometers and an...