Juriques
Juriques is a stratovolcano on the border between Bolivia and Chile. It is located immediately southeast of Licancabur volcano. Its summit is at 5,704 m (18,714 ft) with a crater 1.5 km (0.93 mi) in its longest diameter. Laguna Verde lies at the foot of this volcano.
Juriques | |
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Juriques as seen from Licancabur. In the distance can be seen Guayaques group (left) and Purico Complex (right). | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 5,704 m (18,714 ft) |
Coordinates | 22°50′43″S 67°49′29″W |
Geography | |
Location | Bolivia-Chile |
Parent range | Andes |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
Gallery
- Stratovolcano Juriques and the Atacama Large Millimeter Array.[1]
References
- "ESO.ORG". ESO Picture of the Week. Retrieved 8 February 2013.
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