Pio XI, also called the Brugge Glacier, is the largest glacier in the southern hemisphere. It is located in southern Chile which is home to approximately 80% of the glaciers in this region of the world. Pio XI is unique in not receding at the rate of the world’s other glaciers.
We had the opportunity to view this glacier at fairly close range from our ship. The blue color is the result of the sun shining through denser ice. The ice at the face tends to be white because it is warmer and when the glacier calves the denser ice behind is revealed.
Pio XI is very active and moves at a rapid rate. We were able to witness it calf several times. I have come to think of catching a calving section with my camera very much like trying to photograph a breaching whale. At best, I might capture the tail. Cindy spent much more time with her phone and captured two great video sequences that are good as I have seen. Great luck comes from great patience.
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