Sierra Velluda

Sierra Velluda

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°W / -37.46333; -71.41583Coordinates: 37°27′48″S 71°24′57″W / 37.46333°S 71.41583°W / -37.46333; -71.41583[2]
Geography
Sierra Velluda

Chile

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.

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