Lonquimay (volcano)
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| Lonquimay | |
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 Lonquimay's northwest face |
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| Elevation | 2,865 metres (9,399 feet) |
| Location | Chile |
| Range | Andes |
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| Type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | 1990 |
Lonquimay Volcano is a stratovolcano of late-Pleistocene to dominantly Holocene age, with the shape of a truncated cone. It is located in the Araucanía Region of Chile, immediately SE of Tolhuaca volcano. Sierra Nevada and Llaima are their neighbors to the south. The snow-capped volcano lies within the protected area Malalcahuello-Nalcas.
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