This blog was created by Melina Chacon for Physical Geography GEOG 1202.

Introduction

 Allow me to introduce myself and my blog. My name is Melina Chacon, and I’m currently studying business administration with emphasis in finance/risk management insurance at CU Denver’s Business School.  In addition, my minors include ethnic studies and law studies. 

I have decided to focus my blog on the country of Chile in South America and its ever-evolving physical geography.  There are several reasons I chose this region for observation and analysis.   Throughout my academic career at CU Denver, I have noticed  that issues concerning South America are mentioned with minimal attention in classes covering global issues. Most of these classes focus on political, social and economic issues within Asia, the Middle East and Europe.  South America, the one continent closest in proximity to the United States, is usually not acknowledged with as much importance as other continents.  For this reason, I see this as an opportunity to learn more about South America in a more focused, scientific approach while analyzing Chile’s physical geography.

 

 

From a glance, Chile is an elongated country that runs along the majority of South America’s west coast.  Chile’s geographical location allows the country to experience many different weather patterns and geographical structures. Its physical geography includes the Andes mountain range, volcanoes, beaches, ice fields and even a desert in the northern half.  I have chosen Chile not only for its diverse climate and physical geography, but also how these features have affected indigenous populations who have lived on the land for thousands of years.  As a future world traveler, I will be better informed of yet another country in South America where I plan to travel someday.    

References:
Munoz PhD., Andres Moreira. "The Extravagant Physical Geography of Chile." Trans.        
            Array Plant and Vegetation:Plant Geography of Chile. vol. 5 Springer Netherlands, 2011. 3-            45. Web. 31 Jan. 2013.
            http://0-link.springer.com.skyline.ucdenver.edu/chapter/10.1007/978-90-481-8748-
            5_1?LI=true>.

Photos (from top to bottom):
https://rauman.wikispaces.com/Geography+of+Chile
http://www.destination360.com/south-america/chile