As the major glaciers continue to shrink, the thought of global warming is stuck in the back of all our minds, some choose to address it more than others, but we're all aware. So although an enormous collapsing ice bridge in Argentina's Patagonia should be cause for alarm, it's also important to take a step back and enjoy the beauty of such an amazing spectacle.
Amateur photographer Christian Grosso was in the right place at the right time during his trip to southern Argentina. As the massive ice bridge connected to the glacier fell, Grosso was able to snap a photo as another visitor caught it all on video, according to Fox News.
The Perito Moreno glacier is one of the largest in Patagonia, a region in southern South America that constitutes the most southern point in the world, aside from Antarctica. Perito Moreno is unique from other glaciers as it creates a natural dam in the southern arm of Lake Argentino in the colder seasons.
"This glacier is somewhat unique in that its path takes it across an arm of a large lake," NASA scientist Jim Foster reported. "Most glaciers don't have trajectories, so bridging and tunneling, at least at this scale, is rather rare."
The ice bridge collapsed Saturday, Jan. 19 at roughly 7:15 p.m. The type of rupture that caused the collapse occurs every four to five years. The last rupture took place in March 2012, and the bridge's collapse last January was a result of damage left over from the 2012 incident.
So although global warming should all be present in our minds, the epic collapsing ice is something to marvel at and one can only wish they were there to witness it. Watch the Video here
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