Argentina/Chile
35.24 S, 70.57 W
summit elevation 4107 m
calderas
Planchón-Peteroa Volcano is located in central Chile-Argentina border. The volcano contains several overlapping calderas. Part of Planchón collapsed 11,000 years ago producing Río Teno debris avalanche, which traveled 95 km. Peteroa contains a small steaming crater lake.
2010 Eruption
Continuous ash emissions were reported from Planchón-Peteroa Volcano on 13th January 2010. Ash reached a height of 25,000 ft.
2006 Fumarolic Activity
Intense fumarolic activity only occurred at Planchón-Petero volcano around 25th January 2006.
1998 Eruption
In November 1998 small phreatic eruptions were reported at the volcano, and ash fell on Carrizales, 8 km NW.
1991 Eruption
On 9th February 1991 an eruption occurred at Planchon-Peteroa Volcano. The eruption column reached a maximum height of 1000 m near the volcano. Fish were killed in the Claro and Teno rivers. Ashfall was reported 30 km ESE of the volcano.
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