Antofalla
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| Antofalla | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 6,440 m (21,129 ft) |
| Location | Catamarca, Argentina |
| Range | Andes |
| Prominence | 1,957 m (6,421 ft) |
| Coordinates | |
| Type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | Unknown |
| First ascent | Inca, Pre-Columbian (before 1500) |
Antofalla is a large and very remote stratovolcano in Catamarca Province in northwestern Argentina. It is located on the edge of the Puna de Atacama, a high desert plateau east of the Atacama Desert. It lies just west of the Salar de Antofalla, a large playa over 140 km (90 mi) in length. Inca ruins can be found at the volcano's summit, offering definitive proof of numerous Pre-Columbian ascents.
[edit] References
- Biggar, John (2005). The Andes: A Guide for Climbers (3rd ed.). Andes Publishing (Scotland). ISBN 0-9536087-2-7.
- Peaklist.org: Argentina and Chile North, Ultra-Prominences
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