The Perito Moreno glacier
The Perito Moreno glacier, located between 47º and 51º south latitude in Argentina, is an imposing mass of ice honoring Francisco Pascasio Moreno. Extending from the Southern Patagonian Ice Field to the southern arm of Lake Argentino, the glacier is five kilometers wide and 60 meters high. Considered one of the largest freshwater reserves in the world, it is in Los Glaciares National Park. The unique phenomenon of the glacier damming the lake's waters results in spectacular collapses at irregular intervals. Tourists can observe the event from a safe distance, and it is possible to walk on the glacier with guides. Discovered in 1879, it was initially called "Francisco Gormaz" and later "Bismarck". After territorial disputes, the 1899 treaty granted Argentine sovereignty, and the glacier was officially named Perito Moreno Glacier in honor of Francisco Moreno.
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