Arpita Patra Summits World's Highest Volcano ⭐⭐⭐

Achievement

Professor Arpita Patra (IISc Bengaluru) became the second Indian woman to summit Nevado Ojos del Salado.

Peak Details

• Height: 6,893 metres
• Highest volcano in the world
• Located on Chile–Argentina border
• Atacama Desert

Previous Indian

• Arunima Sinha (2019)

Previous Climbs

• Mount Kilimanjaro
• Mount Elbrus
• Mount Giluwe
• Pico de Orizaba

UPSC Fact

Nevado Ojos del Salado is both:

• World's highest volcano
• Highest mountain in Chile