Lanin volcano, Central Chile and Argentina, South America: news & activity updates

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Lanin volcano (Central Chile and Argentina): possible activity, first since Feb 2017

Mon, 6 Apr 2020, 06:53

Lanin volcano covered by clouds yesterday (image: Sentinel 2)

Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Buenos Aires recorded an ash plume, which reached approx. 13,000 ft (4,000 m) altitude.

Lanin Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ISOLATED PUFF to 13000 ft (4000 m)

Sun, 5 Apr 2020, 14:45

Lanin volcano

stratovolcano 3747 m / 12,293 ft
Central Chile and Argentina (South America), -39.63°S / -71.5°W
Current status: normal or dormant (1 out of 5)

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Lanin volcano eruptions:
560 AD ± 150, 400 AD ± 150, 90 AD ± 300, 80 BC ± 200, 220 BC ± 200, 590 BC ± 200, 6340 BC ± 200, 9240 BC ± 500 years (radiocarbon dated)
Typical eruption style
explosive

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