Lautaro (volcano)

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Lautaro

The volcano is visible in the upper portion of this NASA image, whereas Mount Fitz Roy is in the lower left corner.
Elevation 3,607 metres (11,834 feet)
Location Chile
Range Andes
Coordinates 49°01′09″S, 73°30′24″W
Type Stratovolcano
Last eruption 1979
First ascent 1964 by Pedro Skvarca [1]
Easiest route snow/ice climb

Lautaro Volcano is an active ice-covered volcano located in Chilean Patagonia, in the northern part of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field. Its elevation is 3,607 m. asl and its summit is more than 1,000 m above the average surface of the ice cap plateau.[2]

In 1952 the volcano was given its name [1]in honor of Lautaro, who was a Mapuche military leader.

It is the tallest mountain in Bernardo O'Higgins National Park and in its vicinity lies Pío XI Glacier.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b USGS. P 1386-I - Chile and Argentina - Wet Andes: Expeditions. Retrieved on 2007-03-17.
  2. ^ MOTOKI, Akihisa, ORIHASHI, Yuji, NARANJO, José A et al (ene. 2006). "Geologic reconnaissance of Lautaro Volcano, Chilean Patagonia" 33 (1): pp. 177-187. ISSN:0716-0208. Retrieved on 2006-09-08. 
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