Spegazzini Glacier retreat. Maria Turquesa cruise on Lake Argentino, Los Glaciares NP, Argentina, Patagonia, South America.

Quick glacial retreat of Spegazzini Glacier reveals bare rock yet to be reclaimed by forest. Scientists say that nearly 90 percent of the glaciers in Antarctica and Patagonia are melting quickly (2009 data). Similarly, most glaciers worldwide are retreating due to global warming. On Lake Argentino in Los Glaciares National Park, we enjoyed the Glaciers Gourmet Full Day Sightseeing Cruise on board the 'Maria Turquesa' in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, Patagonia, South America. Starting from La Soledad private port, our ship cruised to the remote and impressive Spegazzini Glacier. The mouth of Upsala Canal allowed viewing distant Upsala Glacier. Landing in Spegazzini Canal Bay allowed a short walk to the old settlers' Las Vacas Station. Finally, navigating the Canal de los Tempanos reached impressive Perito Moreno Glacier where we briefly disembarked certain package-tour members. Remaining passengers cruised back to La Soledad port. Lago Argentino is the biggest freshwater lake in Argentina and reaches as deep as 500 meters (1640 feet). Its outlet, the Santa Cruz River, flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Los Glaciares National Park is honored on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

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Contained in galleries: ARGENTINA: Moreno Glacier, Patagonia 2020 & 2005, 2020 Feb: all Patagonia (ARGENTINA, CHILE)

Quick glacial retreat of Spegazzini Glacier reveals bare rock yet to be reclaimed by forest. Scientists say that nearly 90 percent of the glaciers in Antarctica and Patagonia are melting quickly (2009 data). Similarly, most glaciers worldwide are retreating due to global warming. On Lake Argentino in Los Glaciares National Park, we enjoyed the Glaciers Gourmet Full Day Sightseeing Cruise on board the 'Maria Turquesa' in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina, Patagonia, South America. Starting from La Soledad private port, our ship cruised to the remote and impressive Spegazzini Glacier. The mouth of Upsala Canal allowed viewing distant Upsala Glacier. Landing in Spegazzini Canal Bay allowed a short walk to the old settlers' Las Vacas Station. Finally, navigating the Canal de los Tempanos reached impressive Perito Moreno Glacier where we briefly disembarked certain package-tour members. Remaining passengers cruised back to La Soledad port. Lago Argentino is the biggest freshwater lake in Argentina and reaches as deep as 500 meters (1640 feet). Its outlet, the Santa Cruz River, flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Los Glaciares National Park is honored on UNESCO's World Heritage List.