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Gol-Gol
Golgol River is located in Chile
Golgol River
Country Chile
Physical characteristics
Main source Constancia Lake
River mouth Puyehue Lake
212 m (696 ft)
40°40′35″S 72°20′25″W / 40.67639°S 72.34028°W / -40.67639; -72.34028

The Gol-Gol River is an important river in southern Chile. It flows into Puyehue Lake, making it the lake's main water source. This river is special because it runs right between two large volcanoes.

Where is the Gol-Gol River?

The Gol-Gol River is located in the southern part of Chile. It flows from east to west. Imagine a line between two big mountains; that's where this river travels.

River's Path and Surroundings

The river flows between two famous volcanoes. These are the Puyehue-Cordón Caulle and Casablanca volcanoes. The area where the river collects its water is called its catchment area. This area covers all the land between these two volcanoes. It stretches from the Cardenal Antonio Samoré Pass all the way to Puyehue Lake.

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