Snowy mountain?

Although it would seem that this mountain is covered in snow, the white layer is a combination of various minerals and salts. This image was obtained in December 2004 on the high site in the Chilean desert.

Credit:

ESO

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Id:sulphuric
Type:Fotografisch
Publicatiedatum:3 december 2009 23:18
Grootte:3424 x 2313 px

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Naam:Andes
Type:Solar System : Planet : Feature : Surface : Mountain
Categorie:Chile

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