Glacial Theft in Southern Chile

According to the Chilean newspaper, El Mercurio, 5 tones of ice was stolen from a glacier in southern Chile. Jorge Montt is the glacier which was reportedly pilfered. More than 11 thousand pounds of ice was loaded into a truck in plastic bags, and it is assumed the ice was to be used in bars…

Forest Fire in Torres del Paine

As one of the most recognizable natural landmarks in South America, Cuernos del Paine is a distinct mountain range located within the Torres del Paine National Park in southern Chile’s Patagonia region. The stark contrast of the range’s dramatic elevation against the surrounding landscape is comparable to the Grand Tetons of the western United States.…