Even though this lake complex was influenced by a large rock/debris avalanche originating from a volcanically induced collapse of the slopes of Volcán Parinacota, its origin is most probably related to glacial processes.

Keywords

glacial lake, glacial processes, high-mountain ecosystems, landslide, landslide deposit, puna, rock avalanche, Zonobiome III

Created

Friday 22 September 2006 by Martin Mergili in South America / Chile (6983 visits)