Yate (volcano)

Yate

The Yate volcano seen from Huar island in the Ancud gulf (Golfo de Ancud).
Highest point
Elevation 2,187 m (7,175 ft)
Coordinates 41°45′17″S 72°23′47″W / 41.75472°S 72.39639°W / -41.75472; -72.39639
Geography
Location Chile
Parent range Andes
Geology
Mountain type Stratovolcano
Last eruption Unknown

Yate Volcano is a large, glaciated stratovolcano located in the southern Andes, in the Los Lagos Region of Chile, south of the Reloncaví Estuary. Yate lies on the major regional Liquiñe-Ofqui Fault Zone, and is located 10 km north-east of the smaller Hornopiren volcano.

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