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Domuyo
Volcán Domuyo.jpg
Domuyo in winter conditions from near the high camp at 3,200m.
Highest point
Elevation 4,702 m (15,427 ft)
Naming
English translation To tremble and grumble
Language of name Mapuche
Geography
Domuyo is located in Argentina
Domuyo
Domuyo
Location in Argentina
Parent range Andes
Geology
Age of rock Holocene ?
Mountain type Stratovolcano
Last eruption Unknown
Climbing
First ascent Argentina Father Lino del Valle Carvajal, November 15, 1903

The Domuyo Volcano is a stratovolcano located in the Argentine province of Neuquén. With a height of 4,702 m (15,427 ft), it is the highest mountain in Patagonia and is sometimes called the "Roof of Patagonia" ("El Techo de la Patagonia" in Spanish).

The volcano has a large 15 kilometres (9 mi) wide caldera. At least 14 dacite lava domes are found within the caldera, with another five outside. Its slopes western contain many fumaroles, hot springs and geysers.

It names derives from the Mapuche meaning "To tremble and grumble", probably due to the geothermal activity of the volcano.

The volcano is accessible by the National Route 40 from Chos Malal, connecting with provincial route 43, passing by Andacollo.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Volcán Domuyo para niños

  • List of volcanoes in Argentina

Sources

(in Spanish; also includes volcanoes of Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru)

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