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Exploradores Glacier
Monte San Valentín and other summits of the Northern Patagonian Ice Field are visible in the distance.
LocationChile
Coordinates46°30′S 73°10′W / 46.500°S 73.167°W / -46.500; -73.167[1]
Area95 km2 (37 sq mi)[2]
Length20.3 km (12.6 mi)[2]
Terminusmoraines

The Exploradores Glacier is a glacier situated on the northeastern slope of Monte San Valentín, in the Aysén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo RegionofChile. The locality nearest to the glacier is Puerto Río Tranquilo, which is located on the western shore of General Carrera Lake.

The glacier is part of Laguna San Rafael National Park.

On October 31, 2023, Chile's National Forest Corporation announced, after a two-week study by government hydrologists, that the glacier had "evident risks" and stated that "conditions are not safe for ecotourism activities." This decision, which came after a huge chunk of the glacier fell on October 6, surprised local guides and adventurers, who called it an emotional and economic blow, and disagreed with permanently closing the hiking routes.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Aniya; et al. (2007), "Recent glacier advances at Glaciar Exploradores, Hielo Patagónico Norte, Chile" (PDF), Bulletin of Glaciological Research, vol. 24, Japanese Society of Snow and Ice, pp. 49–57, retrieved 16 February 2012
  • ^ a b Aniya; et al. (2007), "Glaciological and geomorphological studies at Glaciar Exploradores, Hielo Patagónico Norte, and Glaciar Perito Moreno, Hielo Patagónico Sur, South America, during, 2003-2005 (GRPP03-05)" (PDF), Bulletin of Glaciological Research, vol. 24, Japanese Society of Snow and Ice, pp. 95–107, retrieved 16 February 2012
  • ^ Shailer, Daniel (November 7, 2023). "Chile shuts down a popular glacier, sparking debate over climate change and adventure sports". Associated Press. Archived from the original on November 7, 2023. Retrieved November 7, 2023.

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