Tolhuaca (volcano) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tolhuaca |
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Tolhuaca and Laguna Blanca
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,806 m (9,206 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Chile |
| Parent range | Andes |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | Unknown |
Tolhuaca Volcano is a large, cone-shaped mountain in southern Chile. It sits right on the border between the Bío Bío and Araucanía areas. Tolhuaca is a type of volcano called a stratovolcano. This means it's built up over time by many layers of hardened lava, ash, and rocks from past eruptions.
Over many years, glaciers have carved out the shape of Tolhuaca Volcano. This is called glacial erosion. It makes the volcano's sides look different from its nearby neighbor, Lonquimay. Lonquimay has smoother slopes because it is a much younger volcano.
Tolhuaca Volcano stands tall and can be seen from far away. It is a main feature of the views around Tolhuaca National Park. Even though it's a big part of the park's scenery, the volcano itself is not actually inside the park's official boundaries.
The sides of the volcano are covered with thick forests. Many of these trees are araucaria trees, which are also known as monkey puzzle trees. You can also find many small lakes, called lagunas, scattered across the beautiful landscape.
See also
In Spanish: Volcán Tolhuaca para niños
- List of volcanoes in Chile
- Malalcahuello-Nalcas
- Callaqui
- Sierra Nevada
- Llaima
