Juriques

Juriques is a stratovolcano on the border between Bolivia and Chile. It is located immediately southeast of Licancabur volcano. Its summit is at 5,704 m (18,714 ft) with a crater 1.5 km (0.93 mi) in its longest diameter. Laguna Verde lies at the foot of this volcano.

Juriques
Juriques as seen from Licancabur. In the distance can be seen Guayaques group (left) and Purico Complex (right).
Highest point
Elevation5,704 m (18,714 ft)
Coordinates22°50′43″S 67°49′29″W
Geography
LocationBolivia-Chile
Parent rangeAndes
Geology
Mountain typeStratovolcano

References

  1. "ESO.ORG". ESO Picture of the Week. Retrieved 8 February 2013.
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