Cerro del Bolsón facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cerro del Bolsón |
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 Cerro del Bolsón
Location in Argentina
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,552 m (18,215 ft) |
| Prominence | 3,252 m (10,669 ft) Ranked 69th |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Mountain of the Handbag |
| Language of name | Spanish |
| Geography | |
| Location | Tucumán, Argentina |
| Parent range | Aconquija Range |
Cerro del Bolsón is a tall mountain located in Argentina. It's part of the Aconquija Range in the Tucumán area. This mountain is special because it's the highest point in an important part of the Andes mountain chain. This part stretches out to the east, away from the main Andes peaks.
Even though Cerro del Bolsón isn't as tall as some of the huge mountains (over 6,000 meters) in the main Andes chain, it's very famous for something called its topographic prominence. This means it stands out a lot from the land around it. In fact, it ranks as the 69th most prominent mountain in the world! It's separated from the main Andes by a lower area, which makes it look even more impressive.
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What is Cerro del Bolsón?
Cerro del Bolsón is a mountain that reaches 5,552 meters (about 18,215 feet) into the sky. Its name means "Mountain of the Handbag" in Spanish. It's located in the northwestern part of Argentina. This area is known for its beautiful and rugged landscapes.
Where is Cerro del Bolsón located?
This mountain is found in the Tucumán Province of Argentina. It's part of the Aconquija Range, which is a sub-range of the larger Andes mountains. The Andes are the longest continental mountain range in the world. Cerro del Bolsón is about 200 kilometers (124 miles) east of Ojos del Salado. Ojos del Salado is another very high peak in a dry, high-altitude region called the Puna de Atacama.
Why is Cerro del Bolsón special?
Cerro del Bolsón is not just any mountain. It's known for its incredible topographic prominence. This is a fancy way of saying how much a mountain rises above the lowest point connecting it to a higher peak. Imagine a mountain that stands tall and proud, not just because it's high, but because it's really separated from other big mountains by a deep valley or low pass.
Understanding Prominence
Think of it like this: if you were to pour water into all the valleys around Cerro del Bolsón until it just touched the lowest point connecting it to any higher mountain, the part of Cerro del Bolsón sticking out of the water would be its prominence. For Cerro del Bolsón, this prominence is 3,252 meters (10,670 feet). This huge number shows how much it truly stands alone. It's one of the "Ultras" – a term for mountains with a prominence of over 1,500 meters.
See also
In Spanish: Cerro del Bolsón para niños
- List of Ultras of South America
