⛰️ Pichu Pichu
Peru · Americas · 5,665 m · 16.44°S, 71.24°W
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Pichu Pichu is an inactive eroded volcano in the Andes of Peru, with seven summits; the highest reaches a height of 5,664 metres (18,583 ft). It lies east of the city Arequipa and together with its neighbours Misti and Chachani is part of the Central Volcanic Zone of the Andes. Pichu Pichu was active many millions of years ago, producing ignimbrites and lava flows with andesitic composition. During the last two million years, a gigantic landslide descended the western side of the volcano and left a large scar that runs north to south. Pichu Pichu bore glaciers during the last glacial maximum, which left moraines and other glacial landforms after they retreated.
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Quick facts
| Country | Peru |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas |
| Elevation | 5,665 m above sea level |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 16.44°S, 71.24°W · view on map |
Pichu Pichu rises to 5,665 m in Peru, in Americas. The full story of this mountain is described by the sourced introduction above (from Wikipedia).
More peaks in Peru
Jirishanca · Misti · Mismi · Caraz (mountain) · Chinchey · Casiri (Tacna) · Ausangate · Alpamayo · Huandoy · Auquihuato.
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