Volcan Sangay cao 5286 mét tại Ecuador, thuộc Andes, South America.
Đỉnh này được phân loại là volcanic.
Độ cao
5286 m
Độ nổi bật
— m
Tọa độ
-2,003056, -78,340556
Loại
volcanic
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Về ngọn núi này
Volcan Sangay (5286m) is a volcanic peak in the Andes, Ecuador. Grade 4/5: technical ascent requiring mountaineering skills. A prominent Andean volcano rising above surrounding altiplano, drawing climbers from around the world.
The topographic contour map of Volcan Sangay (5286m) 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 5,286m summit). Above 5,000m, the estimated snow line at this latitude, contours transition to cooler tones indicating permanent snow and ice.
Hồ sơ độ cao
The east–west elevation profile of Volcan Sangay (5286m) in the Andes shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 5,286m. 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 5,000m 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 Sangay (5286m) 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 Sangay (5286m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 5,286m. 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 Sangay (5286m)'s latitude (2°), the estimated permanent snow line is approximately 5,000m. Since Volcan Sangay (5286m) reaches 5,286m, about 286m of the mountain extends above the snow line. This is shown as a dashed blue line on the elevation profile.
