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Atacazo: eruption history
Elevation4,463 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions4#13 of 35 in country
Latest eruption320 BCE
Largest VEI5
Location-0.35, -78.62
By VEI
2
2
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 320 BCE | 5 | – | Ninahuilca Chico II dome |
| 2490 BCE | 5 | – | Ninahuilca Chico I dome |
| 3490 BCE | 4 | – | Arenal II dome |
| 6910 BCE | 4 | – | La Cocha II dome |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Guagua Pichincha | 20 km | 33 |
| Iliniza | 36 km | 0 |
| Chacana | 41 km | 5 |
| Cotopaxi | 41 km | 85 |
| Pululahua | 47 km | 4 |
| Antisana | 55 km | 2 |
| Quilotoa | 65 km | 1 |
| Mojanda | 66 km | 0 |
Eruption records from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program; older eruptions may be missing. VEI = Volcanic Explosivity Index (0–8). For current alerts, check the official agency.