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Monte Pissis is an extinct shield volcano located in the Argentine Andes of Catamarca Province, with an elevation of 6,795 m (22,287 ft). It ranks among the highest peaks in the Western Hemisphere and is one of the highest volcanoes in the world. The mountain is situated in the arid Puna de Atacama region near the Chilean border. It was named after Pedro José Amadeo Pissis, a French geologist who conducted surveys in Chile during the nineteenth century.
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Monte Pissis ranks #120 of 187 in the Mountain ranking, behind Kunyang Chhish, ahead of Mount Lucania.
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How tall is Monte Pissis?
Monte Pissis stands at an elevation of 6,795 meters (22,287 feet) above sea level. This makes it one of the highest peaks in the Western Hemisphere and one of the highest volcanoes in the world.
What type of mountain is Monte Pissis?
It is an extinct shield volcano located in the Argentine Andes, specifically within the Catamarca Province. Unlike steep stratovolcanoes, shield volcanoes are built almost entirely of fluid lava flows, giving them a broad, gentle profile.
Where is Monte Pissis located?
The mountain is situated in the arid Atacama Desert region of northwestern Argentina, near the border with Chile. It sits within the Puna de Atacama, a high-altitude plateau known for extreme dryness.
Is climbing Monte Pissis difficult?
While it is not a technically difficult climb regarding rock or ice climbing, the extreme altitude makes it a serious undertaking. Climbers face harsh, dry conditions, high winds, and long approaches, requiring significant acclimatization to avoid altitude sickness.
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