Sierra Velluda
| Sierra Velluda | |
|---|---|
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South-southwest face of Sierra Velluda. Antuco Volcano and Domuyo are visible in the upper-left portion of the image. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,585 m (11,762 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 1,784 m (5,853 ft) [2] |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Coordinates | 37°27′48″S 71°24′57″W / 37.46333°S 71.41583°WCoordinates: 37°27′48″S 71°24′57″W / 37.46333°S 71.41583°W [2] |
| Geography | |
  Sierra Velluda | |
| Parent range | Andes |
Sierra Velluda is a massive Pleistocene stratovolcano located immediately southwest of the Antuco Volcano, in the Bío Bío Region of Chile. The heavily glaciated mountain has two main summits and is the tallest mountain in Laguna del Laja National Park.
The ice-capped Sierra Velluda is visible in the lower part of this image.
See also
References
- ↑ USGS. "P 1386-I Chile and Argentina - Wet Andes: Tinguiririca Pass - Puerto Aisen". Retrieved 2007-02-04.
- 1 2 "Argentina and Chile, Central Ultra-Prominences". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2014-08-16.
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