45 Photos Telling The Full Story Of The Miraculous Andes Tragedy
Snow From Every Angle
Consider this situation. In the Southern Hemisphere, October signals the arrival of spring. Chile is chillier than Uruguay, leading the passengers to pack light winter clothing. This limited wardrobe was all they had to withstand the freezing temperatures of the mountain range. They sought human warmth to combat the cold, huddled together for comfort and survival.
Their vision was met with an endless expanse of snow everywhere they looked. North, south, east, or west, the blanket of white was unending. Their vista lacked any sign of life or color, only the stark contrast of the snow’s whiteness against the deep blue sky and the bright yellow sun.
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