Maipo (volcano) Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Maipo Maipu
Maipo volcano and its lake
Highest point
Elevation	5,264 m (17,270 ft)
Prominence	1,989 m (6,526 ft)
Geography
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Location	Argentina – Chile
Parent range	Andes
Geology
Mountain type	Stratovolcano
Last eruption	1912
Climbing
First ascent	1883
Easiest route	snow/ice climb

Maipo is a large volcano located in the Andes mountains. It sits right on the border between two countries: Argentina and Chile. Maipo is about 90 kilometers (56 miles) south of Tupungato, which is one of the tallest mountains in the Americas. It is also about 100 kilometers (62 miles) southeast of Santiago, the capital city of Chile.

History of Maipo
- Who First Climbed Maipo?
Where is Maipo Located?
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History of Maipo

Who First Climbed Maipo?

The first people to climb Maipo were on January 19, 1833. A German geologist and mountaineer named Paul Güssfeldt led the climb. He was joined by two Chilean guides, Lorenzo Zamorano and Francisco.

Where is Maipo Located?

Maipo's Location in Chile and Argentina

On the Chilean side, the Maipo volcano is in the Santiago Metropolitan Region. This is part of the Cordillera province, in the San José de Maipo commune.

On the Argentine side, Maipo is in the Mendoza province. It is located in the San Carlos department, specifically in the Pareditas district.

Rivers and Lakes Near Maipo

The Maipo river begins on the western side of the volcano, in Chile. The Diamante river starts on the eastern side, in Argentina. This river flows from a lake called Laguna del Diamante, which means "Diamond Lake."

How Maipo Was Formed and Its Eruptions

The Maipo volcano was formed a very long time ago, during a period called the Pleistocene. We know of four times that Maipo has erupted. These eruptions happened in 1826, 1829, 1905, and 1912. The eruption in 1826 was so big that it created the beautiful Laguna del Diamante (Diamond Lake).