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 Cerro Aconcagua Elevation: 22834 ft (6960 m) Highest point in South America Location: High Andes, W Argentina 75 miles (120 km) NW of Mendoza Lat/Long: 32.6 S, 70.0 W Volcanic Type: Non-volcanic First Ascent: M. Zurbriggen, 1897 (possible Inca ascent, before 1500) |
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 Nevado Ojos del Salado Elevation: 22595 ft (6887 m) Highest point in Chile Highest active volcano in the world Location: Puna de Atacama, N Chile / Argentina border, 110 miles (180 km) E of Copiapo Lat / Long: 27.1 S, 68.5 W Volcanic Type: Stratovolcano complex Volcanic Status: Active (fumaroles) First Ascent: J. Wojsznis & J. Szczepanski, 1937 |
