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Chimborazo Volcano

Chimborazo Volcano

October 31, 2023

Potentially active volcanic complex, considered the highest snow-capped mountain in the world measured from the center of the Earth, reaches 6,263 meters above sea level. Its 4 summits, Politécnica (5,570 masl), Nicolás Martínez (5,570 masl), Veintimilla (6,234 masl) and Whymper (6,263 masl) represent ancient eruptive craters, with ages from 120 ka to 35 ka BP. Its last eruption was recorded at the beginning of the 5th century until the end of the 7th century.

Chimborazo Volcano
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