Peinado
Peinado | |
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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 |
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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