Pichincha (volcano)
Volcano in north-central Ecuador / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Pichincha is a stratovolcano in Ecuador. The capital Quito wraps around its eastern slopes.
Quick Facts Highest point, Elevation ...
Pichincha | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 4,784 m (15,696 ft) |
Prominence | 1,652 m (5,420 ft) |
Listing | Ultra |
Coordinates | 0°10′16″S 78°35′53″W |
Geography | |
Parent range | Andes |
Geology | |
Age of rock | Quaternary |
Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
Volcanic arc/belt | North Volcanic Zone |
Last eruption | October to December 2002[1] |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 1582 by José Ortiguera and others (first recorded ascent of Guagua Pichincha).[2] |
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The two highest peaks of the mountain are Wawa Pichincha (Kichwa wawa child, baby / small,[3] Spanish spelling Guagua Pichincha) (4,784 metres (15,696 ft)) and Ruku Pichincha (Kichwa ruku old person,[3] Spanish Rucu Pichincha) (4,698 metres (15,413 ft)). The active caldera is in Wawa Pichincha on the western side of the mountain.[4]