Nevado de Palermo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Nevado de Palermo |
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Morro del Quemado and Cienaga seen from the road to the east.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,184 m (20,289 ft) |
| Prominence | 705 m (2,313 ft) |
| Parent peak | Nevado de Cachi |
| Geography | |
| Location | Salta Province, Argentina |
| Parent range | Sierra de Cachi |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 12/20/1975 - Enrique Pantaleón (Argentina) |
| Easiest route | walk |
Nevado de Palermo is a tall mountain peak located in Argentina. It is sometimes called Morro del Quemado. This mountain stands at about 6,184 metres (20,289 ft) metres (or 20,289 feet) high.
Nevado de Palermo is one of the highest points in the Sierra de Cachi mountain range. You can find it in the Salta Province of Argentina, near the cities of Cachi and La Poma.
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First Climb
When Was Nevado de Palermo First Climbed?
The first known climb to the top of Nevado de Palermo happened on December 20, 1975. An Argentine climber named Enrique Pantaleón was the first person to reach its summit.
Mountain Height
How Tall is Nevado de Palermo?
Nevado de Palermo is a very tall mountain. Its height is officially recorded as 6,184 metres.
Scientists use different ways to measure mountain heights. For example, satellite data from SRTM showed its height as 6,147 metres. Another satellite system called ASTER measured it at 6,179 metres. The TanDEM-X system measured it at 6,195 metres. These small differences happen because of how each system collects data.
What is Topographic Prominence?
The "topographic prominence" of a mountain tells us how much it stands out from the land around it. For Nevado de Palermo, its prominence is 705 metres. This means it rises 705 metres above the lowest point connecting it to a higher mountain.
Parent Peak and Isolation
The "parent peak" of Nevado de Palermo is Nevado de Cachi. This means Nevado de Cachi is the closest and highest mountain connected to Palermo.
The "topographic isolation" of Nevado de Palermo is 11.1 kilometers. This number tells us how far you have to travel from the peak before you reach a point that is higher than it.
See Also
In Spanish: Nevado de Palermo para niños
