Laguna Blanca volcanovolcanic field 1700 m / 5,577 ft
Central Chile and Argentina, South America, -39.02°S / -70.37°W Current status: dormant (1 out of 5) [hide map] [enlarge map]
Typical eruption style: explosive
Laguna Blanca volcano eruptions: unknown Last earthquakes nearby:
Laguna Blanca National Park is famous for its aquatic bird fauna, including black-necked swans and flamingos. Background:The volcanic field lies at the southern end of the Loncopue graben. The basaltic to trachyandesitic cinder cones and small shield volcanoes are considered to be less than 10,000 years old, although no radiometric ages are available. |
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