Tacora

Tacora

Tacora in 2004
Elevation 5,980 m (19,620 ft)[1]
Prominence 1,700 m (5,600 ft)[2]
Listing Ultra
Location
Tacora

Chile

Range Andes
Coordinates 17°43′S 69°46′W / 17.717°S 69.767°WCoordinates: 17°43′S 69°46′W / 17.717°S 69.767°W[2]
Geology
Type Stratovolcano
Volcanic arc/belt Central Volcanic Zone
Last eruption Unknown

Tacora is a stratovolcano located in the Andes of the Arica y Parinacota Region of Chile. Bordering Peru, it is the northernmost volcano of Chile.[2] Tacora has a summit elevation of 5,980 meters above sea level, and rises 1,721 meters above the surrounding landscape.

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Tacora". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Oregon State University. "Tacora". Volcano World.

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