The Los Glaciares National Park is part of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field located in Santa Cruz Province, Argentina. The Southern Patagonian Ice Field is the third largest ice field in the world. The majority of the almost 50 large glaciers in Los Glaciares National Park have been retreating during the past fifty years due to warming temperatures, according to the European Space Agency (ESA). The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reports that over 68 percent of the world's freshwater supplies are locked in ice caps and glaciers.
The Perito Moreno glacier stands in Los Glaciares National Park.
A man poses for a friend with his jacket blowing in the wind in front of the Perito Moreno glacier.
The Perito Moreno glacier stands in Los Glaciares National Park, part of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. Certain areas of glacial ice take on a bluish hue due to light refraction.
Hikers walk past water running down the Perito Moreno glacier.
Horses run outside Los Glaciares National Park.
The Spegazzini glacier stands in Los Glaciares National Park.
People hike on the Perito Moreno glacier.
Ice broken off from Perito Moreno glacier floats in Los Glaciares National Park.
Ice calves from the Northern wall of the Perito Moreno glacier.
The Argentina flag flies in front of People hiking on the Perito Moreno glacier.