Pumiri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pumiri |
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Pumiri as seen from space
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| Elevation | 4,862 m (15,951 ft) |
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 Pumiri
Location in Bolivia
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| Location | Bolivia, Oruro Department, Sabaya Province |
| Parent range | Andes |
Pumiri is a tall volcano located in Bolivia, South America. It stands about 4,862 meters (15,951 feet) high. This makes it one of the highest points in the Andes mountain range. Pumiri is found in the Oruro Department, a region in Bolivia. It is located northwest of a large salt flat called Salar de Coipasa.
How Pumiri Was Formed
Pumiri volcano is made up of two main parts, or "cones." The newer cone might have formed during the Holocene period, which is the current geological age. This younger cone grew in the middle of a large bowl-shaped area. This area is called a caldera, and it has a half-moon shape.
Over a long time, the volcano has been worn down by weather. This process is called erosion. Because of erosion, most of the lava and other materials that erupted are now found around the edges of the volcano. In the center, you can see older, harder rocks that were once deep inside the Earth.
The volcano also has a large break or opening. This opening is about 3.5 kilometers (2.2 miles) wide and 5.5 kilometers (3.4 miles) long. The top of the volcano has a steep slope, with a maximum angle of 25 degrees. Pumiri is also connected in a line with two other mountains, Saxani and Isluga.
Water and Resources
Two important creeks (small rivers) start on Pumiri volcano. One is named Qhamiña, also known as Camiña. The other is called Waywasi, or Guayhuase, and it flows from the western side of the volcano.
In the past, local people used to collect sulfur from deposits found on the volcano. Sulfur is a yellow element that has many uses.
