Bolivia, Andes Mountains: Climate Research

Climatologists from the University of Massachusetts are collaborating with scientists from Ohio State University to study ice cores from two mountain peaks in Bolivia with the goal of better understanding global-scale climate changes. In support of the research, weather stations are operating near the drill site on Sajama (21,464 ft.), the highest peak in Bolivia, and on Nevado Illimani (20,555 ft.). Both stations measure snow accumulation and ablation hourly, along with snow temperature and a variety of meteorological variables.