Copa (mountain) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Copa |
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| Copa Grande, Pamparaju, Chucushcaraju or Carhuacatac | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,188 m (20,302 ft) |
| Prominence | 2,907 m (9,537 ft) |
| Parent peak | Hualcan |
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 Copa
Location in Peru
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| Parent range | Cordillera Blanca, Andes |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 09/26/1932 - Erwin Hein and Erwin Schneider (Austria) |
Nevado Copa is a tall mountain in the Andes mountain range in Peru. Its highest point is about 6,188 meters (20,302 feet) above sea level. The name "Copa" might come from a Quechua word meaning "turquoise."
This mountain is located in the Ancash Region of Peru. It is part of the Cordillera Blanca, a famous mountain range. Nevado Copa is also inside the Huascarán National Park, which is a protected area in Peru.
Two lakes are near Copa: Lake Allicocha to the southeast and Lake Lejiacocha to the southwest. The Legiamayo River starts from Mount Copa, close to Lake Lejiacocha.
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Other Names for Copa
Nevado Copa has a few other names. These names often come from the Quechua language and describe the mountain.
Chucushcaraju
One name is Chucushcaraju. This might mean "headdressed mountain with snow" or "crouched mountain with snow." The name comes from Quechua words like chukuy (to put on a headdress or crouch) and rahu (snowy mountain).
Pamparaju
Another name is Pamparaju. This name could mean "plain mountain with snow." It combines the Quechua word pampa, which means a large flat plain, with rahu.
Carhuacatac
The name Carhuacatac is also used. This name might come from Quechua words like qarwa (pale, yellowish, or golden) and qataq (someone who covers something).
First People to Climb Copa
The first people known to climb Nevado Copa were Erwin Hein and Erwin Schneider. They were from Austria. They reached the top on September 26, 1932.
How Tall is Copa?
Nevado Copa stands at 6,188 meters (20,302 feet) above sea level. This makes it one of the very tall mountains in the Andes.
Scientists use different ways to measure mountain heights. For Copa, other measurements have been taken:
- The SRTM system measured it at 6,130 meters.
- The ASTER system measured it at 6,139 meters.
- The TanDEM-X system measured it at 6,089 meters.
Copa is considered a very important mountain in its area. It is connected to Hualcán, which is a taller nearby mountain.
See also
In Spanish: Copa (montaña) para niños
