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Yes, even though it is located at the equator (the imaginary line that divides the northern and southern halves of the earth from which Ecuador gets it's name), snow can still be found high in the volcanoes that surround the capital city of Quito. Two notable volcanoes where snow can be found are Chimborazo and Cotopaxi. Rising to altitudes of 20,561 feet and 19,347 feet respectively, both reach high enough into the atmosphere to be covered with glaciers. In fact, if you were to measure from the center of the earth, Chimborazo would be higher than Mt. Everest! And Cotopaxi is one of the tallest active volcanoes in the world.
Yes, it is possible for it to snow in Ecuador, specifically in the high altitude regions of the Andes mountains. However, snow is relatively rare in Ecuador due to its tropical location and the majority of the country's climate is characterized by its diverse ecosystems and varying temperatures.
Snowfalls occur at the equator only above the line of freezing temperatures, which is between 4,500 and 4,600 metres or 18,000 feet above sea level. Between this latitude and around 3,000 metres or 9,800 feet, there is a pattern of nightly freezes followed by a strong daily thaw all year round due to the combination of thin chilled air and extremely high solar radiation. Even above the snow line, there is some thaw but it is more than balanced by freezing and with the high precipitation snow remains on the ground, as with Mount Kenya, the Rwenzoris and the Tropical Andes.
It should be noted that the snow line at the equator is by no means the highest in the world. Slightly longer days and stable air at the Tropics means that more snow can be melted and less will fall. Even in the humid Himalayas the snow line is around 5,500 to 5,600 metres and in the Desert Andes it is as high as 6,500 metres. As far from the equator as the Uinta Mountains in Utah at 43˚N, the snow line is still as high as at the equator due to low precipitation and long, hot summer days.
well yes it can in the mountains but ecuador rarely gets snow and usually its just ice or thin layers of hail. but in quito it gets some snow and in ibarra it rarely gets snow
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Where are the snow capped mountains in south America?
The snow-capped mountains in South America are mainly found in the Andes mountain range, which runs along the western side of the continent. Some of the highest peaks with permanent snow cover include Aconcagua in Argentina, Huascarán in Peru, and Chimborazo in Ecuador.
What country is named for its location on the equator?
The country named after its location on the equator is Ecuador.
Which country is nearest the equator Guatemala or Ecuador?
Ecuador is nearest the equator, as it is the only country in the world that is crossed by the equator line. Guatemala is further north.
What country is nearest to the Equator Guatemala or Ecuador?
Ecuador is closest to the Equator among the two countries. In fact, Ecuador is one of the few countries that the Equator passes through, giving it the distinction of being named after the Equator itself.
Are the Galapagos Islands East West North or South of Ecuador?
The Galapagos Islands are located west of Ecuador in the Pacific Ocean.
Do Ecuador snow?
On very rare occasions it can snow.
Do all places along the equator are always warm?
No, some mountains in Ecuador are snow-covered.
Does it snow in Ecuador?
The Andes Mountains are over 10,000 ft in elevation. The snow occurs only in higher elevations.The place your talking about is Volcan Cayambe, since is a short distance above the snow line, it is the only place that has snow year round on the ground
What range is mt chimborazo?
It's in the Andes in South America. It's a dormant volcano at 20,577 ft in Ecuador and permamantly snow capped.
Where are the snow capped mountains in south America?
The snow-capped mountains in South America are mainly found in the Andes mountain range, which runs along the western side of the continent. Some of the highest peaks with permanent snow cover include Aconcagua in Argentina, Huascarán in Peru, and Chimborazo in Ecuador.
What is Ecuador full name?
The Republic of Ecuador
What country has the capitol of Quito?
Quito is the capital city of Ecuador.
What is the highest elevation in the Andes covered with snow?
Mount Aconcagua, 6,960 m (22,834 ft) high.
How do you spell Ecuador in spanish?
Ecuador in Spanish is Ecuador.
Which country is galapagos in?
The Galapagos Islands are owned by Ecuador!
What is a historical event that happened in Ecuador and also what is an interesting event that happened in Ecuador and What are facts about Ecuador.?
Peru tried to conquer Ecuador but Ecuador won although Ecuador lost much land.
Continent of ecuador?
Ecuador is on the continent of South America.
