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Antofalla

mountain, South America
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Antofalla is a mountain located in the Central Andes of South America, specifically in northwestern Argentina. It is part of a line of peaks that exceed 19,000 feet in elevation. This region is characterized by arid conditions and high passes, with glaciers found only at very high altitudes. The Andes Mountains themselves form a vast system running along the western edge of South America, serving as a natural border between Chile and Argentina in this area.12

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  1. Maipo Volcano
  2. Andes Mountains - Physiography of the Central Andes

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