Chillán Basin

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The Chillán Basin is a geographic depression in south-central Chile known for its agricultural lands and proximity to volcanic and geothermal activity.


Statements (32)
Predicate Object
instanceOf depression (geology)
geographic basin
climate temperate climate
country Chile
drainage local streams and rivers
tributaries of the Itata River
economicActivity crop cultivation
dairy production
forestry in surrounding areas
geology alluvial sediments
volcanic deposits
hasCharacteristic fertile agricultural lands
geographic depression
geothermal activity
volcanic influence
hasLandUse irrigated fields
pastures
rural settlements
hasSoilType fertile volcanic soils
locatedIn south-central Chile
Ñuble Region
near Andes Mountains
Chillán River
Diguillín River
Nevados de Chillán volcanic complex
city of Chillán
geothermal resorts
thermal springs
partOf Central Valley of Chile
regionType agricultural region
usedFor agriculture
livestock raising

Referenced by (1)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Central Valley of Chile
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