huascaran (Meaning)
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huascaran (n)
a mountain in the Andes in Peru (22,205 feet high)
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huascaran Sentence Examples
- Huascarán is the highest mountain peak in Peru and the tropical Andes.
- At 6,768 meters above sea level, Huascarán towers over the Cordillera Blanca mountain range.
- The Quechua name "Huascarán" means "rope" or "lasso."
- Huascarán is composed of several peaks, including the North Peak and the South Peak.
- The first successful ascent of Huascarán's North Peak was in 1932 by a German expedition.
- The South Peak of Huascarán is considered more technically challenging to climb.
- Huascarán is home to a variety of plant and animal life, including the spectacled bear and the Andean condor.
- The Huascarán National Park was established in 1975 to protect the mountain and its surrounding ecosystem.
- In 1970, a major earthquake triggered an avalanche from Huascarán that killed thousands of people.
- Huascarán remains a popular destination for mountaineers and adventure seekers from around the world.
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a mountain in the Andes in Peru (22,205 feet high)
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Huascarán is the highest mountain peak in Peru and the tropical Andes.
At 6,768 meters above sea level, Huascarán towers over the Cordillera Blanca mountain range.
The Quechua name "Huascarán" means "rope" or "lasso."
Huascarán is composed of several peaks, including the North Peak and the South Peak.
