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Receding glaciers: a growing threat to Andean ecosystems and water security
Between 1990 and 2020, the **Andean glaciers** lost more than **35% of their surface area**, increasing exposure to **avalanches, landslides**, and **glacial lake outburst...
Tropical glaciers, considered the jewels of the Andes, at risk of disappearing due to climate change
The Andes mountain range, one of the most extensive mountain formations on the planet, impresses not only with its imposing geography but also by...
The volcanic soils of Arequipa and their vulnerability to fire
Between July and October, the Peruvian Andes face a high incidence of forest fires that threaten the natural flora. In the region of Arequipa,...
Ecuador loses more than a third of its glaciers in the last decades
The Ecuadorian Andes, emblematic for their beauty and ecological relevance, are facing an alarming reduction in surface area due to climate change, as more...
Harlequin Frog: The Rare Amphibian in Danger that Only Lives in the Andes
Climate change, habitat degradation, deadly infectious diseases, and invasive species have endangered the harlequin frog in recent decades.
Get to know this rare amphibian that...
