Restoration Planet
Island in the Sky : Cahuasqui, Ecuador
In this episode, the first in our exploration of South America, we take you to a very remote village high in the Ecuadorian Andes. We spend time on a small organic farm and get to know the people of this very special place. The local...
Weird History
True Story Behind The Soccer Team's Andes Plane Crash
On Oct. 13, 1972, a plane carrying 45 passengers, including the Old Christians Uruguayan rugby team, crashed in the Andes between Chile and Argentina. The Uruguayan Air Force flight 571 survivors believed they would be rescued within...
SWPictures
The Disappearing Glaciers: A Global Crisis
The video features Lonnie Thompson, a renowned glaciologist, and his international research team drilling into the ice core on the glacier of Vulcan in Peru. The video highlights the alarming rate at which glaciers are melting due to...
Next Animation Studio
Smoke from Amazon fires could accelerate glacial melting in Andes
The fires burning in the Amazon rainforests are accelerating the melting of Andean glaciers
Curated Video
Peru, the Amazon Basin and Cocama tribes
The Peruvian Amazon jungle is one of the most biologically diverse areas on Earth. As a nation, Peru has the largest number of bird species in the world and the third-largest number of mammals; 44% of bird species and 63% of mammal...
Hip Hughes History
Geography's Influence on World History, Society and Human Development
Mr. Hughes throws down some basic geography concepts as they relate to society and human development.
Curated Video
Wildlife makes comeback in Bolivian mountains near La Paz
Animals that fled a section of Los Yungas, Bolivia's high Andes mountains, have begun to return after noisy, dust-making trucks were rerouted away from a dangerous road that traversed their habitat.
Curated Video
Peru: Archaeologists unveil 3,500‑year‑old city that linked coast and Andes
Archaeologists have unveiled a 3,500-year-old city in Peru that likely served as a trading hub, connecting Pacific coast cultures with those in the Andes and the Amazon. Watch in for more details!
Curated Video
Chile adopts Himalayan ice stupa technique to combat drought and revive Andes ecosystem
Chile aims to tackle its water shortage after being inspired by the Himalayan mountains.
Curated Video
From The Andes to The Galápagos: Drone Discovery of Ecuador
Discover Ecuador's diverse landscapes with this stunning drone footage, capturing the lush Amazon rainforest, towering Andes mountains, and the unique wildlife of the Galápagos Islands. Fly over Ecuador's breathtaking scenery and vibrant...
Curated Video
Buenos Aires to Patagonia and The Andes: A Drone Tour of Argentina's Wonders
Soar over the diverse landscapes of Argentina. This amazing drone footage reveals the bustling streets of Buenos Aires, the majestic peaks of the Andes, and the stunning beauty of Patagonia. Enjoy a trip to Argentina and revel in the...
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Pan across Marchantia liverworts with sporocarps
- Growing on the floor of cloudforest in the Ecuadorian Andes.
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Dead Woman's Pass, Inca Trail, Peru
Timelapse of the view from Dead Woman's pass in Peru. The highest point on the Inca Trail.
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CU PAN Shot of Vicunia, Vicugna grazing near water source in high Andes / San Pedro de Atacama, Norte Grande, Chile
CU PAN Shot of Vicunia, Vicugna grazing near water source in high Andes / San Pedro de Atacama, Norte Grande, Chile
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Woman dyeing wool with natural colors in Salinas de Guaranda, "paramo" (upland), Ecuador
Woman dyeing wool with natural colors in Salinas de Guaranda, 'paramo' (upland), Ecuador
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WS Shot of Vicunia, Vicugna grazing near water source in high Andes / San Pedro de Atacama, Norte Grande, Chile
WS Shot of Vicunia, Vicugna grazing near water source in high Andes / San Pedro de Atacama, Norte Grande, Chile
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MS Shot of Vicunia, Vicugna grazing near water source in high Andes / San Pedro de Atacama, Norte Grande, Chile
MS Shot of Vicunia, Vicugna grazing near water source in high Andes / San Pedro de Atacama, Norte Grande, Chile
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January 1, 2010 AERIAL Suburbs and surrounding mountains, River Mapocho, the Costanera Norte highway, and airfield with gliders / Santiago de Chile, Gran Santiago, Chile
January 1, 2010 AERIAL Suburbs and surrounding mountains, River Mapocho, the Costanera Norte highway, and airfield with gliders / Santiago de Chile, Gran Santiago, Chile