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Sebastian Opazo-Hoell

Psychologist | Skier | Climber | Environmentalist

Pakistan Will Build The Tallest and Longest Cable Car In The World

Pakistan will build the tallest and longest cable car in the world to connect the Kumrat Valley in the Upper Dir province with the of Madaklasht Valley in the Upper Chitral. Even better, in the middle of them, there will be an intermediate stop where ski slopes will be groomed. The Pakistani Department of Tourism has released some very optimistic figures […]

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Sebastian Opazo | August 28, 2020
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The Long-Awaited Ski Resort Project “Cerro Punta Negra” in Argentina

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Sebastian Opazo | August 25, 2020
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Greenland’s Ice Sheet May Have Reached a Tipping Point That Sets It On an Irreversible Path

Greenland’s ice sheet may have reached a tipping point that sets it on an irreversible path. Nearly 40 years of Greenland satellite data showed that its glaciers have shrunk so much that even if global warming stopped today, the ice sheet would continue to shrink. Related: Study Finds Climate Change Has Stopped 6,500 Years of Global Cooling According to the […]

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Sebastian Opazo | August 21, 2020
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The Atlantic Hides 10 Times More Plastic Than Previously Thought

The Atlantic hides 10 times more plastic than previously thought! The huge amount of plastic that populates the Atlantic Ocean puts all the species that live on earth at risk. Related: Mercury Pollution In The Deepest Part of The Ocean Worse Than Expected According to a worrying new estimate, the Atlantic Ocean could contain about 200 million tons of plastic garbage, […]

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Sebastian Opazo | August 21, 2020
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The Volcanic Lagoon of The Andean Maule

Maule Lagoon is a volcanic field that rests in the Andes mountain range, establishing itself as a nest of the backcountry. This part of the Andean volcanic belt offers mountaineering lovers one of the best experiences that the Maule region can give. The Andean Maule located in the area of the Pehuenche pass has been the scene of productions spread […]

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Sebastian Opazo | August 20, 2020
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El Colorado and La Parva In Chile Prepare For Opening This Week

The waiting has come to an end as El Colorado and La Parva in Chile prepare for their opening this week. About two months have passed since the first snowfalls and the Ski Centers considered the season lost due to the coronavirus. Today in August the reality is different. Related: 3 More Argentinian Ski Resorts Open for Winter 2020 \ Cerro […]

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Sebastian Opazo | August 17, 2020
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A New Experiment Hints on How Hot Water Can Freeze Faster Than Cold

A new experiment hints on how hot water can freeze faster than cold. This question has been debated for decades between philosophers and physicists who have investigated the existence of this phenomenon. A study of tiny glass beads may be the answer to our question. Rather than experiment on freezing water, which is surprisingly complicated to study, physicists Avinash Kumar […]

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Sebastian Opazo | August 14, 2020
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Torres del Paine, Chile: Nest of the Blue Range

Torres del Paine is one of the wonders of Patagonia and the nest of the Cordillera Paine. It was declared a Biosphere Reserve by Unesco in 1978 and is considered the most important National Park in Chile. Related: Cerro Torre: The Impossible Mountain in Patagonia Torres del Paine is located in the extreme south of Chile, in the Magallanes Region […]

Sebastian Opazo | August 13, 2020
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