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Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Cotopaxi

             Cotopaxi is a stratovolcano in the Andes Mountains, located about 28 km (17 mi) south of Quito, Ecuador, South America. It is the second highest summit in the country after Chimborazo, reaching a height of 5,897 m (19,347 ft). The mountain is clearly visible on the skyline from Quito. 
             The main danger of a huge eruption of Cotopaxi would be the flow of ice from its glacier. If there were to be a very large explosion, it would destroy most of the settlements within the valley in the suburban area of Quito (pop. more than 2,000,000). Another city which would be in great danger is Latacunga which is located in the south valley.

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