Carachipampa Volcano, Argentina

August 19, 2022

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Photographer: Carlos Di Nallo  
Summary Author: Carlos Di Nallo  

Featured above is a photo of the Carachipampa Volcano (dark color at right center) located in the province of Catamarca, Argentina, in the region called Puna. Pumice stone fields surround the volcanic cone, showing that, in the past, the area was the scene of considerable volcanic activity.

Also shown, in the foreground, are salt flats and sand dunes, typical of the arid climate that characterizes this region. Panoramic photos taken on May 12, 2022.

Photo details: Canon 6D camera; Canon 17/40mm lens.

 

Carachipampa Volcano, Argentina Coordinates: -26.760278, -67.741389


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