Kimsa Chata (Bolivia-Chile)
Group of three mountains on the border of Bolivia and Chile / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kimsa Chata or Kimsachata (Aymara and Quechua kimsa three,[1] Pukina chata mountain,[2] "three mountains", Hispanicized Quimsa Chata, Quimsachata) is an 8 km (5 mi)-long volcanic complex on a north–south alignment along the border between Bolivia and Chile, overseeing Chungara Lake. It contains three peaks, all stratovolcanoes.
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Kimsa Chata | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 6,052 m (19,856 ft) |
Coordinates | 18°22′58″S 69°2′53″W |
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Location | Chile |
Parent range | Andes |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
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The group is formed - from north to south - by Umurata (5,730 m (18,799 ft)), Acotango (6,052 m (19,856 ft)) and Capurata (5,990 m (19,652 ft)) (also known as Cerro Elena Capurata). The active volcano Guallatiri (Wallatiri) west of Capurata is sometimes considered part of the group.