SUBJECTS Mountain formation modeling Hydrological Resources Mineral Resources Geologic Hazards
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PROJECT FOR THE MUSEUM OF THE ANDEAN MOUNTAINS
Climate change and its effects Glacier recession Biodiversity Andean Mountaineering Prehistoric and historical social and cultural developments
CALLEJÓN DE HUAYLAS ROOM This room will introduce the visitor to the development of the Ancash region, from prehistoric times up the 20th century, focusing in the interfaces between the dynamics of human systems with the mountain ecosystems and the surrounding glaciers. Even locals tend to ignore these aspects, which can be historically linked to some vivid memories: those of the natural disasters during the 20th century. The first took place on December 13 th, 1941 which destroyed a third of the city of Huaraz after an earthquake caused the overflow of the Palcacocha Lake. The second occurred on May 31st 1970: an avalanche that began at the top of the Nevado Huascarán vanished the entirety of the city of Yungay.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH ON GLACIERS AND MOUNTAN ECOSYSTEMS