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Sabancaya Volcano - John Seach
Peru
15.78 S, 71.85 W
summit elevation 5976 m
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Sabancaya Volcano is located in the southern Peruvian Andes. The volcano is covered with several glaciers, and several short lava flows extend radially around the summit crater.
2003 Eruptions
On 31st July 2003 ashfall was noted at the volcano which covered the summit, and extended to the volcano's base on the NE side.
2000 Eruptions
Small ash eruptions occurred in April and May 2000.
1998 Eruptions
Ash eruptions occurred at Sabancaya Volcano in August and September.
1990-95 Eruptions
Eruptions began on 29th May 1990. By 5th June 1990, eruptions became continuous, with ash emissions to 6 km altitude. On 8th June 1990 there violent explosions every 5-10 minutes. Ash fell 20 km from the crater. In 1991 there was strong vulcanian eruptions and a mudflow which killed 20 people. On 19th February 1992, increased activity caused the evacuation of several towns in a 14 km radius of the volcano. Eruptions ended in May 1995.
1988 Eruptions
Between the 22-25 June 1988 voluminous steam pulses were emitted every few minutes.
1986 Eruptions
In December 1986 Sabancaya volcano showed strong fumarolic activity and glowing tephra ejections were visible at night. These were the first recorded eruption at the volcano in 200 years.
Sabancaya Volcano Eruptions
2003, 2000, 1998, 1997, 1990-95, 1988, 1986, 1784, 1750