Photo: Maricunga Salt Flat with the Copiapó Volcano in the background.
The photo was taken from the north end of the salt flat. The distance to
the volcano is still 54 kilometers (about 29 km to the south shore of
the salt flat and from there 25 kilometers more. Only during very clear
days, without fog, you can enjoy this wonderful panorama.
Height of the shot: 3760 m above sea level. Height of Copiapó Volcano:
6052 meters above sea level. Distance to the volcano: 54 kilometers
(Kodak13290; W. Griem 2007)
more information of the salt flat Maricunga
Description:
Location: Near the High Cordillera, east of Copiapó.
Nearest town: Copiapó (162 km)
Petrol: Copiapó (162 km)
The place: The Maricunga salt lake is located about 3700 meters above
sea level. It is an outflowless salt pan, the southernmost in the
Chilean Andes. There are no restaurants, overnight accommodations or
petrol stations along the route. The police station is located on the
eastern shore of the salt lake.
UTM: E493.378 / N70.31.231 - Height: 3758 m. (picture).
more information of the salt flat Maricunga
Information Photo: Kodak Camera DX6490
Focal length: 36,2mm (=218/35mm) | Time:
1:750
F: f/8 | Original size: 2304 x 1728 | Date:
2007/02/22/13:07 hrs.
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