3There Are Glaciers in Unexpected Places
While glaciers are most commonly associated with polar regions, they can also be found in some surprising places. For instance, there are glaciers in Africa, located on the highest peaks of the continent, such as Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania and the Rwenzori Mountains on the border of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Another unexpected location for glaciers is in the tropical Andes of South America. Despite the warm climate, high-altitude glaciers exist in countries like Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. These glaciers are crucial for water supply in the region, but they are also among the most vulnerable to climate change.
