Sangay

This article is about the volcano in Ecuador. For the Tibetan politician, see Lobsang Sangay.

Sangay
Elevation	5,230 m (17,159 ft)
Prominence	1,588 m (5,210 ft)
Listing	Ultra
Translation	the frightener (Quechua)
Pronunciation	[saŋˈɡai]
Location
Sangay Location in Ecuador
Location	Ecuador
Range	Andes
Coordinates	2°00′S 78°20′W / 2.0°S 78.33°W / -2.0; -78.33Coordinates: 2°00′S 78°20′W / 2.0°S 78.33°W / -2.0; -78.33
Geology
Type	Stratovolcano (active)
Volcanic arc/belt	North Volcanic Zone
Last eruption	2011 (continuing)
Climbing
First ascent	August 4, 1929, Waddell Austin, Robert Moore, Terris Moore, Lewis Thorne
Easiest route	rock/snow climb

Sangay is a constantly active stratovolcano in central Ecuador. It is the southernmost and most active volcano in the country, and is known for its explosive venting of thick ash clouds, which has built a dome since 1976.

Map showing the location of Sangay and other volcanoes in Ecuador.

See also

• List of volcanoes in Ecuador
• List of stratovolcanoes
• Sangay National Park

References

• "Sangay". Global Volcanism Program, Smithsonian Institution. http://www.volcano.si.edu/world/volcano.cfm?vnum=1502-09=. 
• Hall, Minard L. (1977). El Volcanismo en el Ecuador. Sección Nacional del Ecuador. p. 120 pp.  (in Spanish)
• Biggar, John (2005). The Andes: A Guide for Climbers (3rd ed.). Andes Publishing (Scotland). p. 304 pp. ISBN 0-9536087-2-7. http://www.andes.org.uk/. 
• Brain, Yossi (2000). Ecuador: A Climbing Guide. Mountaineers Books. p. 192 pp. ISBN 0-89886-729-0.