Chimborazo - Wikipedia
WebChimborazo is the highest mountain in Ecuador and the 39th highest peak in the entire Andes. It is a popular destination for mountaineering due to its challenging climbing routes, which involve traversing snow, ice, and rocky terrain.
Chimborazo | Ecuador, Map, Height, & Facts | Britannica
WebChimborazo, mountain peak, central Ecuador, in the Cordillera Occidental of the Andes. Rising to 20,702 feet (6,310 meters), it is the highest peak of Ecuador and was long mistakenly thought to be the highest mountain of the Andes. An inactive volcano with many craters, it is heavily glaciated.
What is the highest point on Earth as measured from Earth's center?
WebMount Chimborazo's peak is the furthest point on Earth from Earth's center. The summit is over 6,800 feet [2,072 meters] farther from Earth's center than Mount Everest's summit. Mauna Kea is the tallest mountain from base to peak …
Chimborazo : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering : SummitPost
WebLongtime considered as the highest mountain on the planet, Chimborazo was dethroned by the Himalayan and Peruvian peaks. Nevertheless, considering the geometry of the Earth, this summit is known as the farthest point from its …
Chimborazo Volcano, Ecuador - Facts & Information
WebApr 1, 2024 · Chimborazo volcano is Ecuador's highest active volcano and the highest in the Northern Andean Volcanic Zone. The massive, ice-capped stratovolcano lies at the southwest end of the main Ecuadorian volcanic arc, the so-called "Avenida de los Volcanes" ("Avenue of Volcanoes") and is located ca. 150 km SSW of Quito and 28 km NW of the …
Chimborazo Climb – Complete Guide to Ecuador Mountain
WebMar 16, 2023 · The Chimborazo Volcano (6,268 m) is the highest mountain in Ecuador and is a well-known climb among mountaineers. This is one of the highest mountains with non-technical routes - making it perfect for less seasoned climbers.
Chimborazo: The farthest point on Earth's surface from the Earth's ...
WebAug 12, 2023 · Chimborazo, now recognized as a dormant volcano, has historically been a beacon for intrepid mountaineers. Its majestic slopes, challenging terrains, and the allure of its unique geographical distinction have drawn climbers from all over the world.
Mt. Chimborazo in Ecuador: How To Visit and What To See?
WebClimbing to Chimborazo is considered one of the best things to do in Ecuador. Mount Chimborazo’s equatorial peak (6,268.2 m/20,565 ft) is also the closest point on Earth to the sun. It is the tallest peak on the world as measured from the …
Chimborazo – Ambato Canton, Ecuador - Atlas Obscura
WebJan 19, 2012 · Despite Everest’s massive peak, at 29,029 feet above sea level, Chimborazo in the Ecuadorean Andes is the farthest point from the center of the earth.
Global Volcanism Program | Chimborazo
WebGlacier-clad Chimborazo, Ecuador's highest volcano, anchors the southern end of the country's "Avenue of Volcanoes" 30 km NW of the city of Riobamba. The dominantly andesitic-to-dacitic structure is mostly of Pliocene-to-Pleistocene age.
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