(Jorgencal or Machuca)
Chile
22.55 S, 67.85 W
summit elevation 5890 m
stratovolcano
Putan volcano is located in northern Chile, on the border with Bolivia. Fumarolic activity is present at the summit. The volcano contains lava domes and lava flows.
Large deposits of sulphur are found at the volcano.
1972, 1810.