The Andes: A 7,500-Kilometre Divide of Fire and Ice
In short: Explore the world's longest mountain range, a geographical titan that dictates the climate of an entire continent. This documentary captures the dramatic transition from Patagonian glaciers to the arid highlands of the Altiplano.
The Andes span over 7,500 kilometres, reaching peaks of up to 7,000 metres. They act as a critical meteorological divide, creating extreme environmental contrasts: the western side hosts lush, lichen-covered forests fed by moist air, while the eastern side receives only 10% of that precipitation, resulting in semi-arid landscapes.
The journey traverses diverse ecosystems, from the stormy glaciers of the southern Patagonia to the volcanoes, geysers, and salt lakes of the dry highlands. It follows the water's path toward the Pantanal—the world's largest wetland—and concludes at the Rio Iguazu waterfalls.
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