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Chachimbiro: eruption history
Elevation4,106 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions1#22 of 35 in country
Latest eruption3740 BCE
Largest VEI3
Location0.47, -78.29
By VEI
1
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3740 BCE | 3 | – | NNE flank (Pitzantzi lava dome) |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Cuicocha | 20 km | 4 |
| Imbabura | 26 km | 1 |
| Mojanda | 38 km | 0 |
| Pululahua | 52 km | 4 |
| Chiles-Cerro Negro | 55 km | 1 |
| Cayambe | 59 km | 22 |
| Cumbal | 71 km | 2 |
| Guagua Pichincha | 79 km | 33 |
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.