Stretching like a colossal spine along western South America, the Andes stand as the world's longest mountain range. It spans 8900 kilometers along South America's western periphery, is up to 700 ...
The Andes mountain range, stretching over 8,900 kilometers along South America's western edge, serves as the continent's primary water tower. This massive mountain system supplies fresh water to ...
Tapado Glacier, an example of a glacier in the arid landscape of the Southern Andes, Chile. The sharp spikes of snow and ice are typical of dry mountain regions. Meltwater streams pour from the ...
Tapado Glacier, an example of a glacier in the arid landscape of the Southern Andes, Chile. The sharp spikes of snow and ice are typical of dry mountain regions. Meltwater streams pour from the ...
Nestled in the heart of South America, the southern Chilean Andes offer travelers a remarkable journey through pristine landscapes and cultural treasures. The Cruce Andino, or Andean Crossing, serves ...
developing solutions to today’s environmental challenges. On the windswept slopes of the Andes mountains, rugged forests grow. These exceptionally hardy trees and shrubs, known as Polylepis, have ...
Research helps reconstruct an ancient climate and challenges the timing of the Andes Mountains uplift. As the Earth faces unprecedented climate change, a look into the planet's deep past may provide ...
Scientists analyzing long-term drought patterns in the Southern Andes, the backbone of the water supply for millions of ...
In a valley in the Andes, a fluorescent creature was discovered as a new species. Ojanguren-Affilastro AA, Alfaro FM, Iuri HA, Camousseigt-Montolivo B, Pizarro-Araya J (2025) Zoosystematics and ...