Ojos Del Salado Volcano

Nevados Ojos del Salado rises above the arid southern Andes, among a chain of immense volcanic peaks. Its summit reaches nearly 6,900 metres, making it the highest volcano above sea level on earth. Despite the great altitude, the surrounding desert is so dry that snow and ice are unevenly distributed across the barren slopes. Nearby passes connect the high basins on either side of the range.