Cerro Tinte facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cerro Tinte |
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 Cerro Tinte
Location in Bolivia
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| Elevation | 5,015 m (16,453 ft) |
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| Location | Potosí Department, Bolivia Jujuy Province, Argentina |
| Parent range | Andes |
Cerro Tinte is a tall mountain in the Andes mountain range. It sits right on the border between two South American countries: Bolivia and Argentina. This mountain is special because it was formed by a volcano long ago. It is located near a famous salt flat called Uyuni in Potosí Department, Bolivia.
Where is Cerro Tinte?
Cerro Tinte is found at the western edge of the border between Bolivia and Argentina. It is part of a long chain of mountains that mark this border. Other mountains in this group include La Ramada, Bayo, Panizos, Limitajo, Vilama, Brajma, and Zapaleri. Imagine a natural wall of mountains separating the two countries!
A Mountain Born from Fire
This mountain has a volcanic origin. This means it was created by a volcano that erupted a very long time ago. Over millions of years, lava and ash built up, forming the mountain we see today. Even though it's volcanic, it's not an active volcano anymore.
Unique Water Features
Cerro Tinte is located in a special type of river basin called an endorheic basin. This means that any rain or water that falls in this area does not flow out to the ocean. Instead, the water collects in lakes or lagoons, and then it evaporates. Because of this, you can find several beautiful lagoons on both the Argentine and Bolivian sides of the mountain. These lagoons often have unique colors due to minerals in the water.
See also
In Spanish: Cerro Tinte para niños
