Cordillera Domeyko
Mountain range in Chile
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The Cordillera Domeyko is a mountain range of the Andes located in northern Chile, west of Salar de Atacama. It runs north-south for approximately 600 km,[1] parallel to the main chain. The mountain range marks the eastern border of the flat parts of Atacama Desert. The western border of Cordillera Domeyko is characterized by inland cliffs and a sharp topographic transition known as El Bordo Escarpment.[2] El Bordo Escarpment contain the main rock outcrops of the Purilactis Group, which make up much of the mountain range.[2]
PeakCerro Quimal
Elevation4,278 m (14,035 ft)
Coordinates23°7′S 68°40′W
Length600 km (370 mi) north-south
| Cordillera Domeyko | |
|---|---|
Cerro Quimal in the distance | |
| Highest point | |
| Peak | Cerro Quimal |
| Elevation | 4,278 m (14,035 ft) |
| Coordinates | 23°7′S 68°40′W |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 600 km (370 mi) north-south |
| Geography | |
 | |
Country | Chile |
Range coordinates | 24°30′S 69°00′W |
| Parent range | Central Andes |
Cordillera Domeyko was named after Ignacy Domeyko and is the world's lowest humidity mountain range.[3]
