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Huila Volcano - John Seach
Colombia
2.92 N, 76.05 W
summit elevation 5365 m
stratovolcano
Huila is the highest active volcano in Colombia. The volcano summit is covered by a glacier 13 km sq in area.
In 1994 a magnitude 6.4 earthquake under Huila volcano caused landslides and mudflows which destroyed towns. Earthquake swarms occurred during February-May 2000.
Huila Volcano erupted in February 2007 causing evacauations of nearby towns. Melting of the glacier by the eruption is one of the hazards faced by downstream residents.
Huila Volcano Eruptions
2008, 2007, 1555