Sangay
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| Elevation | 5,230 m (17,159 feet) |
| Location | Ecuador |
| Range | Andes |
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| Type | Stratovolcano (active) |
| Last eruption | 2008 (continuing) |
| First ascent | August 4, 1929, Waddell Austin, Robert Moore, Terris Moore, Lewis Thorne |
| Easiest route | rock/snow climb |
| Translation | the frightener (Quechua) |
| Pronunciation | [saŋ.ˈgai] |
Sangay is a constantly active stratovolcano in southeastern Ecuador. It is the southernmost and most active volcano in the country, and is known for its explosive venting of thick ash clouds, which has built a dome since 1976.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program: Sangay
- Hall, Minard L. (1977). El Volcanismo en el Ecuador. Sección Nacional del Ecuador, 120 pp. (in Spanish)
- Biggar, John (2005). The Andes: A Guide for Climbers (3rd ed.). Andes Publishing (Scotland), 304 pp. ISBN 0-9536087-2-7.
- Brain, Yossi (2000). Ecuador: A Climbing Guide. Mountaineers Books, 192 pp. ISBN 0-89886-729-0.
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