What do the colors on the contour map of Volcan Puyehue (2236m) mean?

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.

What is the contour interval for Volcan Puyehue (2236m)?

The contour map of Volcan Puyehue (2236m) uses a 50m contour interval. This means each line represents a 50m change in elevation. Closely spaced contours indicate steeper terrain, while widely spaced contours show gentler slopes.

What does the elevation profile of Volcan Puyehue (2236m) show?

The elevation profile is a cross-section through Volcan Puyehue (2236m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 2,236m. 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.

Volcan Puyehue (2236m)

Volcan PuyehueはChileに位置し、標高2236 mです, Patagonian Andesの一部, South America. この山はvolcanicに分類されます。

標高

2236 m

山頂卓越度

— m

座標

-40.590278, -72.113056

種別

volcanic

標高比較

この山について

Volcan Puyehue (2236m) is a volcanic peak in the Patagonian Andes, Chile. Grade 2/5: moderate trek requiring good fitness. A prominent Andean volcano rising above surrounding altiplano, drawing climbers from around the world.

ルート

Normal Route (Volcan Puyehue) 2

12.00 km · 5.0h

季節コンディション

地形分析

等高線地図

The topographic contour map of Volcan Puyehue (2236m) in the Patagonian Andes shows contours reflecting the unique geological character of the terrain. Contour lines are drawn at 50m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 250m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 2,236m summit).

標高プロフィール

The east–west elevation profile of Volcan Puyehue (2236m) in the Patagonian Andes shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 2,236m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.