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Latest news from Chaitén volcano:
Wed, 1 Feb 2017, 16:00
Chaitén volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA REPORTED AT 1435Z
Fri, 22 May 2015, 07:01
Chaitén volcano (Chile): alert level raised, seismic unrest
The alert level of the volcano was raised to "yellow", after an increase in seismic activity was detected. read all

Chaitén volcano eruptions

Caldera, lava dome 1122 m
Southern Chile and Argentina, South America, -42.83°S / -72.65°W
Eruption list: 2 May 2008 (plinian eruption) - 2011


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