Source: News on Air
Subject: Mapping
Context: Indian mountaineer Kabak Yano from Arunachal Pradesh successfully summited Mount Aconcagua in Argentina as part of her 7-Summit Mountaineering Expedition.
About Mount Aconcagua:
What it is?
- Mount Aconcagua is the highest mountain in South America and the Western Hemisphere, and the tallest peak outside Asia. With an elevation of about 22,831 feet (6,959 m), it is one of the most challenging non-technical climbs among the Seven Summits.
Located in: Argentina
- Situated in western Mendoza Province, near the Argentina–Chile border
- Part of the Southern Andes mountain range
Geological features:
- Volcanic origin, though it is not an active volcano.
- Comprises two summits (North and South) connected by a ridge called Cresta del Guanaco.
- Formed by complex tectonic uplift of the Andes, rather than volcanic cone-building.
- Exhibits extreme conditions such as thin air, high winds, and sub-zero temperatures, making altitude sickness a major challenge.
Significance:
- Geographical: Highest point in the Western Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere.
- Mountaineering: One of the Seven Summits, attracting climbers worldwide.
- Scientific: Subject of long-standing debates over precise elevation using GPS technology.
