Pichincha (volcano) - Wikipedia
WEBPichincha is a stratovolcano in Ecuador. The capital Quito wraps around its eastern slopes. The two highest peaks of the mountain are Wawa Pichincha (Kichwa wawa child, baby / small, [3] Spanish spelling Guagua Pichincha) (4,784 metres (15,696 ft)) and Ruku Pichincha (Kichwa ruku old person, [3] Spanish Rucu Pichincha) (4,698 metres (15,413 ft)).
Cotopaxi - Wikipedia
WEBCotopaxi (Spanish pronunciation: [kotoˈpaksi]) is an active stratovolcano in the Andes Mountains, located near Latacunga city of Cotopaxi Province, about 50 km (31 mi) south of Quito, and 31 km (19 mi) northeast of the city of Latacunga, Ecuador. [1]
Rucu Pichincha: What You Need to Know to Do Quito's Volcano …
WEBOct 30, 2018 · Located on the eastern side of Quito, Pichincha volcano, known in Spanish as Rucu Pichincha, offers an incredible day hike which should be included in all good Ecuador itineraries. The volcano is a whopping 4,784 metres above sea level (15,695ft) which makes for a fantastic trek and some stunning views. The trail begins at …
Climbing the Pichincha Volcano in Quito - Ecuador Hop
WEBA guide for climbing the Pichincha Volcano from Quito's cable car- the teleferico. What to bring, how long it will take and a little history of the volcano.
Cotopaxi: Plume of gas rises from Ecuador volcano - BBC
WEBNov 28, 2022 · Ecuador's Cotopaxi volcano has been emitting a plume of gas and vapour which over the weekend reached a height of 1.8km (1.1 miles) above its crater.
Quito | History, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica
WEBSep 12, 2024 · It is situated on the lower slopes of the volcano Pichincha, which last erupted in 1666, in a narrow Andean valley at an elevation of 9,350 feet (2,850 meters), just south of the Equator. The oldest of all South American capitals, Quito is notable for its well-preserved old town.
Guagua Pichincha - Global Volcanism Program
WEBQuito, particularly southern Quito, gains protection from a natural barrier formed by the intervening Ungui-El Cinto ridge (which lies along the W margin of the city, i.e. at the top of the figure). The geometry of this barrier accounts for the lack of lahar hazard zones in the southern part of the city.
Cotopaxi - Global Volcanism Program
WEBThe Quito metropolitan sanitation and drinking water company (EMAAP-Q) prepared a contingency plan for residents around Cotopaxi. The challenge was to provide for sufficient amounts of potable and sanitation water for some half a million people in the event of an eruption that contaminates their normal water supplies.
Guagua Pichincha Volcano, Ecuador - VolcanoDiscovery
WEBDec 8, 2021 · The stratovolcano is part of a complex that rises immediately west of the capital Quito, at only 8 km distance from the city center. 3 major explosive eruptions have occurred at Guagua Pichincha in the past 2000 years, the most recent one in 1660. An event of similar size today is a major threat to the ca. 2 million city of Quito.
Climbing Rucu Pichincha in Quito – What to Expect
WEBThe Rucu Pichincha is the most popular of three summits of the Pichincha volcano, an active volcano west of downtown Quito. Rucu, meaning “old person,” is the second-highest peak and is considered extinct.