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Yulton Lake
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Cay Volcano in the distance.
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Yulton Lake, on the map approximately in the middle between Puerto Cisnes and Puerto Aysén
Location of Yulton Lake in Chile.
Location of Yulton Lake in Chile.
Yulton Lake
Location in Chile
Coordinates 45°06′19″S 72°55′05″W / 45.10528°S 72.91806°W / -45.10528; -72.91806
Basin countries Chile
Surface area 60 km2 (23 sq mi)
Surface elevation around 488 m (1,601 ft)

Yulton Lake is a beautiful lake found in the Aysén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo Region of Chile. It sits about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) east of Cay Volcano and 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) east of Maca Volcano. This lake is special because it was formed by volcanoes! It's known as a volcano-dammed lake.

What is a Volcano-Dammed Lake?

A volcano-dammed lake forms when lava flows from a volcano block a river or valley. This creates a natural dam, and water builds up behind it, forming a lake. Yulton Lake was created this way, with ancient lava flows acting as its natural barrier.

Where is Yulton Lake?

Yulton Lake is located in the southern part of Chile, in a region known for its stunning natural beauty. It's part of the Aysén Region, which has many mountains, glaciers, and lakes. The lake is surrounded by the Andes Mountains, making it a very scenic spot.

How Big is Yulton Lake?

Yulton Lake covers an area of about 60 square kilometers (23 square miles). That's a pretty big lake! It sits at an elevation of around 488 meters (1,601 feet) above sea level.

Nearby Volcanoes

The lake is close to two important volcanoes:

  • Cay Volcano: This volcano is about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) to the west of Yulton Lake.
  • Maca Volcano: This one is a bit further, about 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) west of the lake.

These volcanoes played a big role in forming the lake and continue to shape the landscape around it.

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Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Lago Yulton para niños

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