San Pedro (Chile volcano)
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| San Pedro | |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 6,145 m (20,161 ft) |
| Location | |
| Location | Chile |
| Range | Andes |
| Coordinates | 21°53′S 68°24′W / 21.883°S 68.4°W |
| Geology | |
| Type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | 1960 |
San Pedro is one of the tallest active volcanoes in the world. It is located on the edge of the Atacama Desert, in Chile. San Pablo volcano is its neighbor to the east and from which is connected by a high saddle. Cerro Paniri volcano lies on the opposite side of the San Pedro River Valley. When climbing this volcano you have to wear a mask over your mouth to block out harmful toxins.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- "San Pedro". Global Volcanism Program, Smithsonian Institution. http://www.volcano.si.edu/world/volcano.cfm?vnum=1505-07=.
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