Tungurahua

 

Tungurahua is an active stratovolcano located in Ecuador. The 5,023m high volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in South America. Since 2000, a new lava dome has been developing in its summit crater. Its historical eruptions have all been accompanied by strong explosions.

Location:	Andes, Ecuador
Coordinates:	-1.469492, -78.444832
Volcano Type:	Stratovolcano

 

Tungurahua’s Location

 

Tungurahua’s Latest Status

2024: Alert Level 1 – Not Active

 

Tungurahua’s Eruptive History

1916	VEI=4 eruption.
1999	VEI=3 eruption October with summit incandescence and ash plume to 3000m. A 10km ash plume rose in November. 25,000 people had to be evacuated
2000-2005	Elevated eruptive activity with frequent ash plumes to 10km, fire fountaining and lahars.
1990’s	Eruptions continue. One eruption created ash falls over 100km away.
2000-2005	A significant eruption (VEI=3) occurred on Dec, 2000.
2006	Eruptive activity increases with the biggest eruption since 1999.
2007	After a temporary decline in activity, new eruptive activity commenced again in 2007.
2015	Almost constant eruptive activity and regular lahars.
2017	Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued an ash eruption warning.
2023	Eruption. Washington (VAAC) issued an ash advisory, with a plume rising to 5km.

 

Tungurahua Monitoring

Please refer to IG-EPN for monitoring of this volcano.

 

Tungurahua Images