Cayambe Volcano
mountain, Ecuador
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Cayambe Volcano is a prominent mountain in Ecuador, standing at 18,996 feet (5,790 meters). It is part of the Andes Mountains and is located on the Equator, from which Ecuador derives its name. As part of the Ring of Fire, Ecuador experiences significant seismic activity, and Cayambe is one of the many volcanoes in the region. The mountain is covered in permanent snow at its upper elevations.12
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