Although volcanoes pose a potential threat to human life, it is impossible not to disagree with the fact that this is one of the most bewitching spectacles in the world. The natural element has not been fully studied to date, there are white spots in this area of human knowledge. Whatever it was, but everything unusual and somewhat dangerous attracts enthusiasts, so many climbers dream of conquering the highest volcano in the world with a height of 6891 m.
This wonder of the world is located on the border of Chile and Argentina and is called Ojos del Salado, which is translated from Spanish as “salt eyes”. Although the mountain is located on the territory of two states, but the highest point falls on the Chilean side. The highest volcano in the world has long been considered inactive, at least in the history of mankind there has been no recorded case of its eruption. Scientists have suggested that the last time lava flowed out around the 7th century AD, but there is no exact confirmation of this fact.
Researchers pondered his re-qualification from inactive to active after the release of water vapor and sulfur into the air by Ojos del Salado in 1993. No further accidents occurred, but this fact showed that the highest volcano in the world is not inactive and can wake up from its long hibernation at any moment. Opinions of geologists on this subject were divided and fierce debates are still being held on the question of what status to give the Chilean giant. If it is recognized as active, then the question of which volcano is the highest among the active ones will need to be called precisely this miracle of nature, although now this title belongs to Ljulyayljako.
There are several more records associated with this South American peak. In addition to being the highest volcano in the world, Ojos del Salado is also considered the
highest mountain in Chile. He also holds an honorable second place after the summit of Aconcagua in the entire western hemisphere and the South American mainland in particular. The volcano itself is located on the hottest desert in the world - Atacame, and at its peak is the highest lake on the planet. Polish climbers conquered Ojos del Salado for the first time in 1937, and they also found out that in ancient times the
indigenous people considered the peak sacred. Another record that mentions the volcano is related to climbing a mountain in a special car. This event was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records.
Another famous peak and dream of climbers is considered the highest volcano in Europe - Elbrus. Its height is 5642 m, it is located on the border of Karachay-Cherkessia and Kabardino-Balkaria. Elbrus is classified as sleeping volcanoes, the last eruptions were about 2.5 millennia ago. Today, vigorous activity boils inside it. Through the cracks, the smell of
sulfur dioxide is heard
, and the sources on it are heated to 60 ° C, moreover, they are saturated with mineral salts. It is this water that is used for medicinal purposes by the resorts of Kislovodsk and Pyatigorsk. Elbrus itself is a separate tourist and natural area, striking the beauty of landscapes and attracting many climbers and mountain lovers.