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Cerro Aucanquilcha (6176m)

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Cerro Aucanquilcha stands at 6176 meters in Chile, part of the Andes, South America. This peak is classified as a volcanic.

Cerro Aucanquilcha — 6,176m — Chile — watercolor illustration
Elevation
6176 m
Prominence
— m
Coordinates
-21.216944, -68.466944
Type
volcanic

Elevation Comparison

Sea Level 0 m Ben Nevis 1,345 m Mont Blanc 4,808 m Denali 6,190 m Mt. Everest 8,849 m Cerro Aucanquilcha 6176 m

About This Mountain

Cerro Aucanquilcha (6176m) is a volcanic peak in the Andes, Chile. Grade 2/5: moderate trek requiring good fitness. A prominent Andean volcano rising above surrounding altiplano, drawing climbers from around the world.

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Topographic Analysis

Contour Map

Topographic contour map of Cerro Aucanquilcha (6176m)

The topographic contour map of Cerro Aucanquilcha (6176m) in the Andes shows contours reflecting the unique geological character of the terrain. 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 6,176m summit). Above 4,500m, the estimated snow line at this latitude, contours transition to cooler tones indicating permanent snow and ice.

Elevation Profile

Elevation profile of Cerro Aucanquilcha (6176m)

The east–west elevation profile of Cerro Aucanquilcha (6176m) in the Andes shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 6,176m. 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 4,500m marks the approximate elevation above which permanent snow persists year-round.

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