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Context: Recent news highlighted the successful expedition of Indian scientist Prof. Arpita Patra from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), who unfurled the Indian tricolour atop Nevado Ojos del Salado, becoming the second Indian woman to achieve this feat. This event has drawn attention to the world’s highest active volcano.
Introduction and Geographical Features: Nevado Ojos del Salado, located in the Andes Mountains along the Chile–Argentina border, is the highest active volcano in the world, rising to about 6,893 metres. It is also Chile’s highest peak and the second-highest mountain in the Western Hemisphere after Aconcagua. The name, meaning “Eyes of Salt,” reflects the presence of saline lagoons and deposits in the region.
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Discover Nevado Ojos del Salado, the world's highest active volcano at 6,893m in the Andes. Learn about its geological significance and Indian scientific expeditions.
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