Sierra Nevada (stratovolcano)
Mountain in Chile / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the volcano complex located in the Puna de Atacama, see Sierra Nevada de Lagunas Bravas.
Sierra Nevada is a stratovolcano located in the La Araucanía Region of Chile, near the Llaima volcano. Its last certain eruptions were in the Pleistocene period, but its activity may extend into the Holocene. Its primary lavas are andesitic and basaltic flows, although it has also produced pyroclastic flows. Lahars are also a hazard of this volcano. This stratovolcano is located in Conguillío National Park.
Quick Facts Highest point, Elevation ...
Sierra Nevada | |
---|---|
Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,554 m (8,379 ft) |
Coordinates | 38°35′S 71°35′W |
Geography | |
Location | Chile |
Parent range | Andes |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
Last eruption | Unknown |
Close