Colachi
Mountain in Chile From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Colachi is a stratovolcano in the Antofagasta Region of northern Chile. It was built on a basement of ignimbrites.[1] A 7 km² silicic lava flow lies on the saddle between the volcano and Acamarachi.[1]
| Colachi | |
|---|---|
 Salar de Pujsa with Acamarachi and Colachi volcanoes in the distance. Colachi is visible in the rightmost portion of the image. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,631 m (18,474 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 23°14′11″S 67°38′42″W[1] |
| Geography | |
  Colachi Location in Chile | |
| Location | Antofagasta Region, Chile |
| Parent range | Andes |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | Unknown[1] |
Colachi is part of a chain of stratovolcanoes stretching along the eastern side of the Salar de Atacama, the most active of which being Lascar.
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