Record SL-847787 · Wikidata Q7511611
Sierra Velluda
Ultra
Elevation
3,585
m
11,762 ft
Prominence
1,784 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
37.4667° S,
71.4333° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaSierra Velluda is a massive Pleistocene stratovolcano located immediately southwest of the Antuco Volcano, in the Bío Bío Region of Chile. The heavily glaciated mountain has two main summits and is the tallest mountain in Laguna del Laja National Park. Sierra Velluda was formed in two stages. The first stage occurred 495,000 years ago and is formed by about 1.5 kilometres (0.93 mi) of breccia and lava flows, with sporadic pyroclastic flows. The second is dated to 381,000 years ago and is made out of 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) breccia and lava. Subsequently, glacial erosion exposed the older layers.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Chica | 3,260 m | NW 296° | 1.0 km |
| Cerro Petronquines | 2,895 m | SE 133° | 3.7 km |