Tipas
| Cerro Tipas | |
|---|---|
 Cazadero (or Tipas from the east) | |
| Elevation | 6,660 m (21,850 ft) |
| Location | |
  Cerro Tipas | |
| Range | Andes |
| Coordinates | 27°12′S 68°33′W / 27.20°S 68.55°WCoordinates: 27°12′S 68°33′W / 27.20°S 68.55°W |
| Geology | |
| Type | Complex volcano |
| Age of rock | Holocene |
| Last eruption | Unknown |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | Walther Penck, 19?? |
| Easiest route | Hike, east side from El Arenal |
Cerro Tipas (also known as Cerro Cazadero or Cerro Walther Penck) is a massive complex volcano in the Andes, located in northwestern Argentina. It is just southwest of Ojos del Salado, the highest volcano in the world. Tipas itself is perhaps the third highest active volcano in the world, and it consists of stratovolcanoes, lava domes, and lava flows. Its summit is 6,658 metres (21,844 ft) above sea level.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ "Cazadero, Argentina". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved September 30, 2009.
- Global Volcanism Program: Tipas
- Biggar, John (2005). The Andes: A Guide for Climbers (3rd ed.). Andes Publishing (Scotland). ISBN 0-9536087-2-7.