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Huascarán is a 6,768-meter mountain located in the Cordillera Blanca range of the Peruvian Andes, making it the highest peak in Peru. It is a massive, heavily glaciated massif comprising two distinct summits, the North Peak and the higher South Peak. The mountain was the focus of early 20th-century exploration by American mountaineer Annie Peck, who successfully led an expedition to the North Peak in 1908. The surrounding area is now protected within Huascarán National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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Huascarán ranks #47 of 187 in the Mountain ranking, behind Broad Peak, ahead of Mount Sinai.
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How tall is Huascarán?
Huascarán stands at an impressive elevation of 6,768 meters (22,205 feet). This makes it the absolute highest peak in the country of Peru.
Where is Huascarán located?
Huascarán is located in the Cordillera Blanca range of the Peruvian Andes. It towers over the surrounding landscape as a massive, heavily glaciated massif.
Does Huascarán have more than one summit?
Yes, Huascarán is a massive mountain comprising two distinct summits, known as the North Peak and the South Peak. The South Peak is the higher of the two, marking the highest point in Peru.
What caused the 1970 disaster on Huascarán?
In 1970, a massive earthquake triggered a huge ice avalanche off the north peak of Huascarán. The resulting landslide wiped out the town of Yungay, killing tens of thousands of people in one of the deadliest natural disasters in South American history.
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