Tacora
| Tacora | |
|---|---|
 Tacora in 2004 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,980 m (19,620 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 1,700 m (5,600 ft) [2] |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Coordinates | 17°43′S 69°46′W / 17.717°S 69.767°WCoordinates: 17°43′S 69°46′W / 17.717°S 69.767°W [2] |
| Geography | |
  Tacora | |
| Parent range | Andes |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Central Volcanic Zone |
| Last eruption | Unknown |
Tacora is a stratovolcano located in the Andes of the Arica y Parinacota Region of Chile. Bordering Peru, it is the northernmost volcano of Chile.[2] Tacora has a summit elevation of 5,980 meters above sea level, and rises 1,721 meters above the surrounding landscape.
See also
References
- ↑ "Tacora". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.
- 1 2 3 Oregon State University. "Tacora". Volcano World.
External Links
- Andeshandbook: A Complete Description, history, place names and routes of Tacora
- "Volcán Tacora, Chile" on Peakbagger
- "Argentina and Chile: North Ultra-Prominences" on Peaklist.org
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