The glacier’s melting could have broader implications for understanding potential changes in larger ice masses.

After holding steady for decades, the beloved Perito Moreno has thinned considerably since 2019, scientists said.

What was once considered the most stable glacier in the Patagonia region is experiencing ice loss at rates far greater than previously thought, according to new research. The Perito Moreno Glacier in Argentina has retreated far more rapidly than expected in the past several years,