Tupungato facts for kids

Tupungato is a very tall mountain in the Andes Mountains. It stands about 6,570 meters (21,555 feet) high. This makes it one of the highest mountains in the Andes, which is a huge mountain range in South America. Tupungato is located on the border between Chile and Argentina.

What is Tupungato?

Tupungato is a large stratovolcano, which means it's a tall, cone-shaped volcano built up by many layers of hardened lava, ash, and rocks. Even though it's a volcano, it's not currently erupting. It's considered an extinct volcano or a dormant volcano, meaning it hasn't erupted in a very long time or is just sleeping.

Where is Tupungato Located?

This impressive mountain is found in the central part of the Andes. It's part of the main chain of mountains that forms the natural border between Chile and Argentina. The area around Tupungato is known for its rugged beauty and high-altitude landscapes.

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  Aerial view of Tupungato (center-left) and Tupungatito.

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In Spanish: Volcán Tupungato para niños