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a volcano field in Argentina
March 5, 2014

La Payunia

"La Payunia is a vast region located in the department of Malargüe, south of the province of Mendoza in Argentina,” says Albert Claveria, a member of National Geographic Your Shot. “This place is considered one of the most extensive volcanic fields in South America. The volcanological diversity makes the region a paradise for experts.”

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Photograph by Albert Claveria, National Geographic Your Shot
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