The Domuyo Volcano is a stratovolcano located in the Argentine province of Neuquén. With a height of , it is the highest mountain in Patagonia and is sometimes called the "Roof of Patagonia" ("El Techo de la Patagonia" in Spanish).

The volcano has a large wide caldera. At least 14 dacite lava domes are found within the caldera, with another five outside. Its slopes western contain many fumaroles, hot springs and geysers.

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It names derives from the Mapuche meaning "To tremble and grumble", probably due to the geothermal activity of the volcano.

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The volcano is accessible by the National Route 40 from Chos Malal, connecting with provincial route 43, passing by Andacollo.

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See also

List of volcanoes in Argentina

References

Sources

(in Spanish; also includes volcanoes of Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru)

Subduction volcanoes

Volcanoes of Neuquén Province

Stratovolcanoes of Argentina

Calderas of Argentina

Pleistocene stratovolcanoes