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Chacana: eruption history
Elevation4,643 m
TypeCaldera
Confirmed eruptions5#12 of 35 in country
Latest eruption1773
Largest VEI0
Location-0.38, -78.25
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
0
2
0
0
0
By VEI
2
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1773 | 0 | – | South part of caldera |
| 1760 | 0 | – | SW flank |
| 50 BCE | – | – | |
| 1580 BCE | – | – | |
| 8050 BCE | – | – |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Antisana | 17 km | 2 |
| Aliso | 33 km | 1 |
| Cotopaxi | 39 km | 85 |
| Atacazo | 41 km | 4 |
| Guagua Pichincha | 45 km | 33 |
| Cayambe | 54 km | 22 |
| Pululahua | 54 km | 4 |
| Mojanda | 56 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.