Chimborazo
Chimborazo (Spanish pronunciation: [tʃimboˈɾaso] ⓘ) is an inactive stratovolcano situated in the Cordillera Occidental range of the Andes. Its last known eruption is believed to have occurred around 550 A.D. Although not the tallest mountain in the Andes or on Earth relative to sea level, its summit is the farthest point on Earth's surface from the Earth's center, due to its location along the planet's equatorial bulge. Chimborazo's height is 6,263 m (20,548 ft), well below that of Mount Everest (8,849 m).
| Chimborazo | |
|---|---|
The summit of Chimborazo, the point on the Earth's surface that is farthest from the Earth's center | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,263.47 m (20,549.4 ft) |
| Prominence | 4,118 m (13,510 ft) Ranked 18th |
| Isolation | 846 km (526 mi) |
| Listing | Country high point Ultra |
| Coordinates | 01°28′09″S 78°49′03″W |
| Geography | |
Chimborazo | |
| Country | Ecuador |
| Province | Chimborazo |
| Parent range | Andes, Cordillera Occidental |
| Topo map | IGM, CT-ÑIV-C1 |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Paleogene |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | 550 AD ± 150 years |
| Climbing | |
| Easiest route | Glacier/snow climb PD |
Chimborazo is the highest mountain in Ecuador and the 39th highest peak in the entire Andes. It is a popular destination for mountaineering due to its challenging climbing routes, which involve traversing snow, ice, and rocky terrain.
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