Record SL-862835 · Wikidata Q753140
volcano Atacazo
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Elevation
4,463
m
14,642 ft
Prominence
1,180 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
0.3572° S,
78.6192° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaAtacazo is a volcano of the Western Cordillera located 25 kilometers southwest of Quito, Ecuador. Atacazo is a stratovolcano formed by the action of a Late-Pleistocene to Holocene caldera. The last eruption of the Atacazo was nearly 2300 years ago.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cerro Arenal | 4,384 m | W 253° | 1.2 km |
| San Francisco El Picatcho | 4,085 m | S 178° | 3.7 km |