Puracé

LocationCauca
 ColombiaParent rangeCentral Ranges, AndesGeologyMountain typeAndesitic stratovolcanoVolcanic beltNorth Volcanic Zone
 Andean Volcanic BeltLast eruptionMarch 1977

Puracé is an andesitic stratovolcano located in the Puracé National Natural Park in the Cauca Department, Colombia. It is part of the North Volcanic Zone of the Andean Volcanic Belt. The volcano is located at the intersection of the Coconucos and Morras Faults.^[1]

It is one of the most active volcanoes in Colombia. Large explosive eruptions occurred in 1849, 1869, 1885, 1949, 1950, 1956, and 1957. There were about a dozen eruptions in the 20th century, the most recent being in 1977. On this occasion, volcanic ash was deposited 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) away. Fumaroles were seen near the summit in 1990, and hot springs emerged from some of the lower slopes.^[2]

Panorama

See also

• List of volcanoes in Colombia
• List of volcanoes by elevation

References