Volcan Misti liegt auf 5822 Metern Höhe in Peru, Teil der Andes, South America.
Dieser Gipfel wird als Stratovolcano klassifiziert.
Höhe
5822 m
Prominenz
— m
Koordinaten
-16,294200, -71,409700
Typ
stratovolcano
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Höhenvergleich
Vulkanisch
Über diesen Berg
Volcan Misti (5822m) is a stratovolcano in the Andes, Peru. Grade 3/5: strenuous climb with technical sections demanding experience. This stratovolcano rises steeply from the surrounding terrain with a classic conical profile. Routes involve exposed ridge sections and require careful route-finding.
The topographic contour map of Volcan Misti (5822m) in the Andes shows near-circular, closely spaced contours indicating steep conical slopes. Contour lines are drawn at 100m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 500m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 5,822m summit). Above 4,800m, the estimated snow line at this latitude, contours transition to cooler tones indicating permanent snow and ice.
Höhenprofil
The east–west elevation profile of Volcan Misti (5822m) in the Andes shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 5,822m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak. The dashed blue snow line at 4,800m marks the approximate elevation above which permanent snow persists year-round.
Frequently Asked Questions
The contour map uses a hypsometric color scale where green represents lower elevations, yellow and orange indicate mid-range altitudes, and white marks the highest zones near the summit. Thicker contour lines (index contours) are drawn at wider intervals to help you quickly estimate elevation.
The contour map of Volcan Misti (5822m) uses a 100m contour interval. This means each line represents a 100m change in elevation. Closely spaced contours indicate steeper terrain, while widely spaced contours show gentler slopes.
The elevation profile is a cross-section through Volcan Misti (5822m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 5,822m. It reveals the mountain's shape, steepness, and relative height compared to the surrounding terrain. The horizontal axis shows distance in kilometers from the peak.
At Volcan Misti (5822m)'s latitude (16°), the estimated permanent snow line is approximately 4,800m. Since Volcan Misti (5822m) reaches 5,822m, about 1,022m of the mountain extends above the snow line. This is shown as a dashed blue line on the elevation profile.
As a stratovolcano, Volcan Misti (5822m) was built by alternating layers of lava and ash. The summit crater is visible on the contour map as a small depression within the tightly spaced concentric contours near the peak.
