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John Seach, Volcano Live, Volcanoes of Peru, Retrieved December 27, 2007; Peakware World Mountain Encyclopedia, "List of volcanoes in Peru". Peakware.com.
Huaynaputina (/ ˌ w aɪ n ə p ʊ ˈ t iː n ə / WY-nə-puu-TEE-nə; Spanish: [wajnapuˈtina]) is a volcano in a volcanic high plateau in southern Peru.Lying in the Central Volcanic Zone of the Andes, it was formed by the subduction of the oceanic Nazca Plate under the continental South American Plate.
The most active volcano in Peru, Ubinas has a history of small to moderate explosive eruptions as well as a few larger eruptions, such as in 1667, along with persistent degassing and ash emissions. Activity at the volcano began in the Pleistocene epoch, and led to the growth of the current mountain in two phases.
Pages in category "Volcanoes of Peru" The following 23 pages are in this category, out of 23 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
Misti rises about 3.5 kilometres (2.2 mi) above Arequipa, [39] the second-largest city in Peru, [40] and is the best known volcano of Peru. [41] The Inka empire's Condesuyos province included the volcano; [42] presently it is in the Arequipa Department. [43] The mountain is visible from the sea. [44]
Peru's government declared a 60-day state of emergency for several southern towns on Wednesday as the country's most active volcano spews ash and gas. Ash from the Ubinas volcano in the Moquegua ...
Ticsani is a volcano in Peru northwest of Moquegua and consists of two volcanoes ("Old Ticsani" and "Modern Ticsani") that form a complex. "Old Ticsani" is a compound volcano that underwent a large collapse in the past and shed 15–30 cubic kilometres (3.6–7.2 cu mi) of mass down the Rio Tambo valley.
More than 2,000 volcanoes exist in the Andes, mainly in the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. Seven volcanoes have been active in Peru since the arrival of the Spaniards, [16] but volcanic activity is typically poorly recorded in Peru, owing to the remote nature of the region and the scarce population. [17]