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Villarrica volcano, located in southern Chile’s Lake District, stands as one of the most active volcanoes in South America. This imposing stratovolcano is distinguished by its near-perfect conical form and a persistently active lava lake within its summit crater. Villarrica’s frequent eruptions, characterized by strombolian explosions and lava flows, have shaped the surrounding landscape.
Location: | Villarrica, Chile |
Coordinates: | -39.422248, -71.936248 |
Volcano Type: | Stratovolcano |
Villarrica’s Location
Villarrica’s Latest Status
2024: Currently Active. Alert Level Yellow.
Villarrica’s Eruptive History
Year | Activity |
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1558 | First historically documented eruption – details of the scale and nature of the eruption are limited. |
1640 | Moderate-sized eruption likely involving lava flows and ash emissions. |
1948-1949 | Moderate-sized eruption with a focus on lava flows. Lahars generated by the eruption caused significant damage and loss of life. |
1963-1964 | Series of eruptions characterized by lava flows, ash emissions, and dangerous lahars. |
1971-1972 | Significant eruption featuring explosive activity, lava flows, and substantial lahars that again caused fatalities. |
1984-1985 | Major eruption with extensive lava flows, ash emissions, and a sustained period of activity. |
2015 | Spectacular eruption with high ash columns, lava fountaining, and pyroclastic flows necessitating evacuations. |
2016-17 | Persistent lava lake present. |
2022 | Ongoing minor eruptive activity, primarily consisting of strombolian explosions, ash emissions, and fluctuations in the crater lava lake. |
2024 | The volcano is currently erupting, characterized by summit crater incandescence, Strombolian explosions, and ash emissions. |
Villarrica Monitoring
For monitoring of this volcano, please refer to SERNAGEOMIN.
Villarrica Images
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