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PN Lauca | Lago de Chungará and Volcán Parinacota
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The Lago de Chungará (4520 m a.s.l.) has been impounded by the deposit of a 6 km³ rock/debris avalanche originating from a volcanically induced collapse of the slopes of the now dormant Volcán Parinacota (6348 m, reflecting in the lake) approx. 8000 years ago.

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Friday 22 September 2006 by Martin Mergili in South America / Chile (16691 visits)