Which extinct volcano on the border between Neuquén and Río Negro is famous for thunderous icefalls from its glaciers?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Cerro Tronador, named for the booming sounds produced by falling séracs
- Step 1: Tronador rises to 3,491 meters and has eight distinct glaciers. Step 2. The Ventisquero Negro is a unique black glacier fed by falling ice mixed with morainic sediment. Answer: Cerro Tronador, named for the booming sounds produced by falling séracs. Why not the others: The booming noise of collapsing ice gave the mountain its name ('Thunderer').
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