Peinado
| Peinado | |
|---|---|
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,740 m (18,830 ft) |
| Coordinates | 26°37′S 68°09′W / 26.62°S 68.15°WCoordinates: 26°37′S 68°09′W / 26.62°S 68.15°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | Argentina |
| Parent range | Andes |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | Unknown |
Volcanic Landscapes of the Central Andes. Shown are Nevado Ojos del Salado, Cerro El Cóndor, and Peinado (top left), along the Argentina-Chile border. Astronaut photo from ISS, 2010
Peinado is a stratovolcano in Argentina, which has likely erupted within the past 12,000 years. It has young, well preserved lava flows from the summit and flank vents, which extend up to 10 km from the summit.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ Peinado information at VolcanoDiscovery
External links
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