Domuyo

Domuyo
Domuyo in winter conditions from near the high camp at 3,200m.
Highest point
Elevation	4,709 m (15,449 ft) [1]
Coordinates	36°35′S 70°25′W / 36.58°S 70.42°WCoordinates: 36°35′S 70°25′W / 36.58°S 70.42°W [1]
Naming
Translation	To tremble and grumble (Mapuche)
Geography
Domuyo Argentina
Parent range	Andes
Geology
Age of rock	Holocene ?
Mountain type	Stratovolcano
Last eruption	Unknown
Climbing
First ascent	Father Lino del Valle Carvajal, November 15, 1903

The Domuyo Volcano is a stratovolcano located in the Argentine province of Neuquén. With a height of 4,709 m (15,449 ft), it is the highest mountain in Patagonia and is sometimes called the "Roof of Patagonia" ("El Techo de la Patagonia" in Spanish).^[2]

The volcano has a large 15 kilometres (9 mi) wide caldera. At least 14 dacite lava domes are found within the caldera, with another five outside.^[1] Its slopes contain many fumaroles, hot springs and geysers.

It names derives from the Mapuche meaning "To tremble and grumble", probably due to the geothermal activity of the volcano.

The volcano is accessible by the National Route 40 from Chos Malal, connecting with provincial route 43, passing by Andacollo.

See also

• List of volcanoes in Argentina

References

1. "Domuyo". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2005-02-11.
2. Some sources mistakenly refer to Monte San Valentin as the highest peak in Patagonia, despite it being only 4,058 meters, about 651 meters less than Domuyo

Sources

• González-Ferrán, Oscar (1995). Volcanes de Chile. Santiago, Chile: Instituto Geográfico Militar. p. 640 pp. ISBN 956-202-054-1. (in Spanish; also includes volcanoes of Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru)
• Biggar, John (2005). The Andes: A Guide for Climbers (3rd ed.). Andes Publishing (Scotland). p. 304 pp. ISBN 0-9536087-2-7.