Riñihuazo

#173 among destinations in Chile

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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The Riñihuazo is the name given to the landslide damming of Riñihue Lake on 22 May 1960, after a landslide caused by the Great Chilean earthquake blocked its outflow. According to the chronicler Mariño de Lobera a similar event occurred after the 1575 Valdivia earthquake. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 351 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°46'43"S, 72°27'3"W

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Riñihuazo – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tralcán.

1.7 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Tralcán
45 min walk • Tralcán is a triangular-shaped mountain, which is located near Riñihue Lake, Chile. It is located south of the outflow dividing western Riñihue in two arms. Despite having been sacred to the huilliches for centuries, the mount became famous when several landslides near Tralcan dammed the Riñihue Lake after the 1960 Valdivia earthquake.