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Taapaca Volcano | John Seach
Chile
18.10 S, 69.50 W
summit elevation 5860 m
stratovolcano
Taapaca Volcano is located in northern Chile, partly in Lauca National Park. Three large avalanches have occurred at the volcano.
Explosive eruptions occurred more than 2000 years ago.
Futher reading
Clavero et al., 2004. Evolution and volcanic hazards of Taapaca volcanic complex, Central Andes of northern Chile. Journal of the Geological Society, 161(4), pp.603-618.
Polanco et al., 2009. Evidences of crustal contamination and magma mixing at Taapaca Volcanic Complex, Central Andes.
Taapaca Volcano Eruptions
320 BC ± 50, 1580 BC ± 75, 1860 BC ± 100, 2400 BC ± 75, 2950 BC ± 75, 4620 BC ± 75, 5490 BC ± 50, 7900 BC ± 75.