Pastoruri Glacier

ValleyPeru

CountryPeru

Area1.8 km2

Length4 km

TypeValley

About Pastoruri Glacier

A retreating glacier in the Cordillera Blanca. Has lost over 50% of its area since 1980. Now promoted as climate change tourism. Expected to disappear within 10 years.

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