Tags: Volcano.
Coropuna is the largest and highest volcano in Peru attaining an elevation of 6425 metres (21079 ft). It is located about 150 km (90 mi) northwest of Arequipa the second largest city in Peru. This massive ice-covered stratovolcano complex has a summit plateau which extends over 12 x 20 km (8 x 13 mi) with six separate summit cones rising above it. Three summits have over 300 m of prominence the true summit 6425m is at the northwest corner of the plateau.
