Quimsachata (Canchis)
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This article is about the volcano in the Canchis Province, Cusco Region in Peru. For other uses, see Kimsa Chata.
Quimsachata[1][2] (possibly from Aymara and Quechua kimsa three,[3] Pukina chata mountain[4]) is an extinct volcano in the Andes of Peru. It is located in the Cusco Region, Canchis Province at about 24 kilometres (15 mi) northwest of the town of Sicuani.[5] This volcano is constructed from two separate centres, one active 11,500 years ago which formed a scoria cone and a lava field and another active 4450 BCE which formed two lava flows and a lava dome.
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Quimsachata | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 3,923 m (12,871 ft)[1] |
Coordinates | 14.2°0′S 71.33°0′W[1] |
Geography | |
Location | Cusco Region |
Parent range | Andes |
Geology | |
Age of rock | 4450 BCE |
Mountain type | Volcano |
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