Chimborazo volcano

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:volcano
gptkbp:accessibility popular climbing destination
altitude sickness concerns for climbers
gptkbp:activities gptkb:18th_century
gptkbp:area gptkb:Chimborazo_Province
gptkbp:base approximately 4,000 meters above sea level
gptkbp:climate highland climate
gptkbp:climate_impact affects local weather patterns
monitored for glacial retreat
gptkbp:climbing_ability May to September
Normal Route
gptkbp:conservation_efforts ongoing to protect the ecosystem
gptkbp:coordinates 1°28′36″ S 78°49′25″ W
gptkbp:cultural_events local festivals celebrate the mountain
gptkbp:cultural_heritage recognized by UNESCO
gptkbp:cultural_significance sacred mountain to indigenous peoples
gptkbp:educational_programs offered by local organizations
gptkbp:elevation 6263 meters
gptkbp:environmental_concerns part of a protected area
gptkbp:expedition frequented by mountaineering groups
gptkbp:fauna gptkb:Andean_condor
gptkbp:first_ascent 1880
by Edward Whymper
gptkbp:flora polylepis forest
gptkbp:geological_features Pleistocene
stratovolcano
andesite
lava flows and craters
Chimborazo glaciers
gptkbp:has_public_transport paved road to base camp
gptkbp:historical_significance important for indigenous cultures
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chimborazo volcano
gptkbp:is_visible_from visible from Riobamba
gptkbp:land_use recreational and conservation purposes
gptkbp:landscape dramatic and scenic views
gptkbp:last_eruption gptkb:unknown
over 1500 years ago
gptkbp:local_economy supports tourism-related businesses
gptkbp:local_legends associated with Incan mythology
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Ecuador
gptkbp:natural_resources mineral deposits in the area
gptkbp:nearest_city gptkb:Riobamba
gptkbp:parks gptkb:Chimborazo_Fauna_Production_Reserve
gptkbp:photography popular subject for photographers
gptkbp:prominence 3,267 meters
highest in Ecuador
gptkbp:range gptkb:Andes
gptkbp:research studied for climate change impacts
gptkbp:safety requires acclimatization for climbers
gptkbp:seasonal_activities affects local agriculture.
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Chimborazo_Province
gptkbp:tourism popular trekking and climbing site
gptkbp:trails multiple routes available
gptkbp:training_programs gptkb:Whymper_Refuge
gptkbp:viewpoint best views from the summit
gptkbp:wildlife home to unique species
gptkbp:zone tundra at higher elevations
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Riobamba
gptkb:Chimborazo_Fauna_Production_Reserve
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6