Argentina · Stratovolcano
Huanquihue Group
- Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 2189m
- Last eruption
- 1750
- Type
- Stratovolcano
- Country
- Argentina
- Region
- South America / Southern Andean Volcanic Arc
- Elevation
- 2189m
- Coordinates
- -39.887, -71.580
- Last eruption
- 1750
- Tectonic setting
- Subduction zone / Continental crust (> 25 km)
- Landform
- Composite
- Major rock type
- Basalt / Picro-basalt
Geological summary
A group of young basaltic volcanoes lies in Argentina near the Chilean border, south of Lanín volcano.
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From Wikipedia
The Huanquihue Group is a group of young basaltic stratovolcanoes in Argentina near the border with Chile, south of Lanín volcano. The Huanquihue group is located south of Epulafquén Lake, north of Lolog Lake and west of Reigolil-Pirihueico Fault in Chile. Volcanism is associated with the Liquiñe-Ofqui Fault.
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Eruption history
1 recordedGlossaryRecord summary
- Confirmed eruptions
- 1
- Uncertain eruptions
- 0
- Span of confirmed record
- 1750 (±100 yrs) – 1750
- Largest confirmed eruption
- No VEI recorded
- Confirmed eruptions since 1900
- 0
Summary (VEI over time)
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Detailed timeline
- 1750 (±100 yrs)VEI ?Geological estimate1750 – end unknownAchín-Niellu (Volcán Escorial)
Nearby volcanoes
External links
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