Pichincha
Pichincha is a volcano in Ecuador, 4,784 m high. It last erupted in October to December 2002.
- Elevation
- 4,784 m
- Type
- Stratovolcano
- Last eruption
- October to December 2002
Pichincha is a stratovolcano in Ecuador. The capital Quito wraps around its eastern slopes.
Details
- Age
- Quaternary
- Type
- Stratovolcano
- Range
- Andes
- Listing
- Ultra
- Location
- Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador
- Map Size
- 250
- Elevation M
- 4784
- First Ascent
- 1582 by José Ortiguera and others (first recorded ascent of Guagua Pichincha).
- Prominence M
- 1652
- Last Eruption
- October to December 2002
- Volcanic Zone
- North Volcanic Zone
Questions about Pichincha
Where is Pichincha?
Pichincha is in Ecuador.
How high is Pichincha?
Pichincha is 4,784 m high.
When did Pichincha last erupt?
Pichincha last erupted in October to December 2002.