Quito, Ecuador Flashcards
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What is the location of Quito?
A
Ecuador, South America, West Coast, and Andes mountain range
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What is the climate of Quito?
A
Warm days, cold nights,
Rainy season: October-May
Dry season: June-September
3
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Natural hazards of Quito?
A
- Guagua Pachincha Volcano
* Mudslides caused by melting glacier ice
4
Q
What happened in Quito, October 5, 1999?
A
Most recent eruption
Large amounts of ash over and onto Quito
Severe air quality problems
5
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What happened in Quito, 1660?
A
Last magmatic eruption-Major!
Blanketed Quito with 30cm of ash
