Andes: Mountains - Volcanoes

Andes Mountains - Volcanoes, Glaciers, Plateaus: The Fuegian Andes begin on the mountainous Estados (Staten) Island, the easternmost point of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, reaching an elevation of 3,700 feet. They run to the west through Grande Island, where the highest ridges—including Mounts Darwin, Valdivieso, and Sorondo—are all less than 7,900 feet high. The physiography of this southernmost subdivision of the Andes system is complicated by the presence of the independent Sierra ... Also referred to as “Cordillera de los Andes” in Spanish, the Andes Mountains is the world’s longest mountain range that stretches for more than 6,999km along the western margin of the South American continent. The Andes, the world’s longest continental mountain range, stretches over 7,000 kilometers across seven South American countries. This majestic range, which forms a natural barrier between the Pacific Ocean and the rest of the continent, has been both a source of awe and a home for diverse cultures for centuries. As a place of stunning … Continue reading The Andes extend from South to North through seven South American countries: Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela. Along their length, the Andes are split into several ranges, separated by intermediate depressions.