Cordillera Domeyko
Mountain range in Chile From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Cordillera Domeyko is a mountain range of the Andes located in northern Chile, west of Salar de Atacama. It runs north-south for approximately 600 km,[1] parallel to the main chain. The mountain range marks the eastern border of the flat parts of Atacama Desert. The western border of Cordillera Domeyko is characterized by a inland cliffs and a sharp topographic transition known as El Bordo Escarpment.[2] El Bordo Escarpment contain the main rock outcrops of the Purilactis Group, which make up much of the mountain range.[2]
Cordillera Domeyko | |
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Highest point | |
Peak | Cerro Quimal |
Elevation | 4,278 m (14,035 ft) |
Coordinates | 23°7′S 68°40′W |
Dimensions | |
Length | 600 km (370 mi) north-south |
Geography | |
Country | Chile |
Range coordinates | 24°30′S 69°00′W |
Parent range | Central Andes |
Cordillera Domeyko was named after Ignacy Domeyko and is the world's lowest humidity mountain range.[3]