Domuyo Explained

Domuyo
Elevation M:4702
Elevation Ref:[1]
Translation:To tremble and grumble
Language:Mapuche
Location:Argentina
Range:Andes
Map:Argentina
Map Size:230
Label Position:right
Coordinates:-36.6397°N -70.433°W
Type:Stratovolcano
Age:Holocene ?
Last Eruption:Unknown
First Ascent: Father Lino del Valle Carvajal, November 15, 1903

The Domuyo Volcano is a stratovolcano located in the Argentine province of Neuquén. With a height of 47020NaN0, it is the highest mountain in Patagonia and is sometimes called the "Roof of Patagonia" ("El Techo de la Patagonia" in Spanish).[2]

The volcano has a large 15km (09miles) wide caldera. At least 14 dacite lava domes are found within the caldera, with another five outside.[1] Its slopes western contain many fumaroles, hot springs and geysers.[3]

It names derives from the Mapuche meaning "To tremble and grumble", probably due to the geothermal activity of the volcano.

The volcano is accessible by the National Route 40 from Chos Malal, connecting with provincial route 43, passing by Andacollo.

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Notes and References

  1. 357067. Domuyo. 2005-02-11.
  2. Some sources mistakenly refer to Monte San Valentin as the highest peak in Patagonia, despite it being only 4,058 meters, about 651 meters less than Domuyo
  3. Geology and conceptual model of the Domuyo geothermal area, northern Patagonia, Argentina . . Silva-Fragoso . Argelia . 420 . Ferrari . Luca . 2021 . Norini . Gianluca . Orozco-Esquivel . Teresa . Corbo-Camargo . Fernando . Bernal . Juan Pablo . Castro . Cesar . Arrubarrena-Moreno . Manuel.