Los Andes albergan el 95% de los glaciares tropicales del mundo. Desde los años 70, los glaciares de toda la región se han retirado rápidamente. El Pico Humboldt en los Andes Venezolanos es uno de los cinco principales glaciares tropicales del país; se encuentra en la Sierra Nevada de Mérida y debido al cambio climático corre el riesgo de desaparecer. Si no se toman medidas urgentes se prevee se derrita totalmente en una a dos décadas…..
The Andes are home to 95% of the world's tropical glaciers. Since the 70s, glaciers throughout the region have retreated rapidly. The Humboldt peak in the Venezuelan Andes is one of the five main tropical glaciers in the country; It is located in the Sierra Nevada de Mérida and due to climate change it is at risk of disappearing. If urgent measures are not taken, it is expected to melt completely in one to two decades…