Sunday, August 4, 2013

Carstensz Pyramid, Iceberg Peak in Tropical Island

Carstensz Pyramid is the highest peak in Indonesia. Both peaks are equally shrouded in eternal snow.
But the snow is expected to shrink and dry up by 2024
In 1623, a Dutch explorer, Jan. Carstensz see the snow-capped mountain and named it after him. This natural phenomenon is very rare because usually there is no natural ice along the equator warm.
This peak is also listed as one of the 7 continent summit which is phenomenal and a coveted mountain climbers in the world.


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