Cotopaxi National Park, Laguna de Limpiopungo (Lake of Limpiopungo)
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pachanor
S 00° 36.882 W 078° 28.428
17M E 781178 N 9931990
Laguna de Limpiopungo
A beautiful lake high in the mountains, at the foot of Cotopaxi Vulcano
Waymark Code: WM3R17
Location: Ecuador
Date Posted: 05/08/2008
Views: 90
Laguna de Limpiopungo (Lake of Limpiopungo)
A magnificent photographic panorama of peaks such as Cotopaxi , Sincholagua and Ruminahui. Along the route leading to the lake it’s possible to observe flocks of llamas and other species of mammals, especially rabbits and deer. It’s also possible to observe flora at altitude, which notably changes in ascendancy. The lake is currently at risk of disappearing due to its usage of its sources for irrigation purposes. This has caused the rapid increase of reed-grass covered swamp.
Volcano Type: Cinder Cone
Volcano Location: Continental (subduction zone)
Year of most recent activity: 1804
Cone Visible?: yes
Lava Dome Visible?: no
Lava Flow (Moving) Visible?: no
Lava Flow (Not Moving) Visible?: no
Vent or Fumarole Visible?: yes
Caldera Visible?: Not Listed
Crater Visible?: Not Listed
Geyser/Hot Spring Visible?: Not Listed
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