Sierra Velluda

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Sierra Velluda

South-southwest face of Sierra Velluda. Antuco volcano and Domuyo are visible in the upper-left portion of the image.
Elevation 3,585 metres (11,759 feet) [1]
Location Chile
Range Andes
Coordinates 37°28′S, 71°26′W

Sierra 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.

The ice-capped Sierra Velluda is visible in the lower part of this image.
The ice-capped Sierra Velluda is visible in the lower part of this image.

[edit] References

  1. ^ USGS. P 1386-I Chile and Argentina - Wet Andes: Tinguiririca Pass - Puerto Aisen. Retrieved on 2007-02-04.
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