Guallatiri Volcano - John Seach

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Chile

18.42 S, 69.17 W
summit elevation 6071 m
stratovolcano

Guallatiri Volcano is located in northern Chile. The summit contains a lava dome. Thick lava flows are located on the lower northern and western flanks.

In 1985 a possible eruption occurred at Guallatiri Volcano. Clouds prevented locating the eruption source exactly, but billowing clouds were observed to rise verticallyand was possibly from Guallatiri.

Vigorous fumarolic activity is present at Guallatiri.

Guallatiri Volcano Eruptions

1985?, 1960, 1959, 1913, 1908?, 1825 ± 25.