Antofalla
| Antofalla | |
|---|---|
 Antofalla at sunset from the north | |
| Elevation | 6,440 m (21,130 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 1,957 m (6,421 ft)[1] |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Location | |
  Antofalla Argentina | |
| Location | Catamarca, Argentina |
| Range | Andes |
| Coordinates | 25°33′45″S 67°52′51″W / 25.56250°S 67.88083°WCoordinates: 25°33′45″S 67°52′51″W / 25.56250°S 67.88083°W[1] |
| Geology | |
| Type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | Unknown |
| Climbing | |
| 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 northeastern 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 (87 mi) in length. Inca ruins can be found at the volcano's summit, offering definitive proof of numerous Pre-Columbian ascents.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Argentina and Chile North: Ultra-Prominences" Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2013-02-25.
Sources
- Biggar, John (2005). The Andes: A Guide for Climbers (3rd ed.). Andes Publishing (Scotland). ISBN 0-9536087-2-7.