Alpacas and Guallatiri Volcano Chile
by James Brunker
Title
Alpacas and Guallatiri Volcano Chile
Artist
James Brunker
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Photograph - Photograph
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Alpacas (Vicugna pacos) graze on high altitude grasslands near the 6071m /19,918ft Guallatiri volcano in northern Chile. They are one of South America's 2 domestic camelids and closely related to camels. They are common throughout the Andes and in high altitude regions where agriculture is difficult are often the mainstay of the rural economy. This area is part of the Las Vicunas National Reserve and also the Lauca Biosphere Reserve, recognised by UNESCO in 1981.
Guallatiri is one of the most active volcanos in northern Chile. It's last confirmed eruption was in 1960, although it seems likely it erupted in 1985 and there was increased fumarole activity in 2015 which coincided with a magnitude 6.4 earthquake nearby (the epicentre was approx 7km from the summit).
Photograph © James Brunker. Reproduction, transmission or publication in any form without written permission strictly prohibited.
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May 11th, 2017
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