Cerro Lípez facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cerro Lípez |
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Cerro Lípez as seen from the north.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,933 m (19,465 ft) |
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| Location | Sud Lípez province, Potosí Department, Bolivia |
| Parent range | Cordillera de Lípez |
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| Mountain type | stratovolcano |
Cerro Lípez is a tall mountain in southwestern Bolivia. It is a type of volcano called a stratovolcano. This mountain is found in the Cordillera de Lípez range. It is located in the Sud Lípez Province of the Potosí Department.
Cerro Lípez has two peaks, like a twin mountain. It stands very high, reaching 5,933 meters (about 19,465 feet) above sea level.
About Cerro Lípez
Cerro Lípez is a stratovolcano. This means it is a cone-shaped volcano built up by many layers of hardened lava, ash, and rocks. These layers build up over time from many eruptions.
Where is Cerro Lípez?
This impressive mountain is located in the Andes mountain range. Specifically, it is in the Cordillera de Lípez, a part of the Andes. This area is in the Potosí Department of Bolivia, near the border with Chile and Argentina.
A common mix-up
Sometimes, on older maps, Cerro Lípez was wrongly called "Nuevo Mundo." However, Nuevo Mundo is a completely different volcano. It is located hundreds of kilometers to the northeast. Nuevo Mundo is also about 500 meters shorter than Cerro Lípez. The mistake happened because people were confused about the actual height of Nuevo Mundo.
See also
- List of volcanoes in Bolivia
