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Chaiten: eruption history
Elevation1,122 m
TypeCaldera
Confirmed eruptions5#18 of 66 in country
Latest eruption2008-05-02
Largest VEI5
Location-42.83, -72.65
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
0
1
0
0
0
1
By VEI
2
2
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-05-02 | 4 | 2011 | |
| 1640 | 4 | – | |
| 3100 BCE | 5 | – | |
| 6650 BCE | – | – | |
| 7750 BCE | 5 | – |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Michinmahuida | 17 km | 7 |
| Corcovado | 41 km | 3 |
| Huequi | 51 km | 7 |
| Yanteles | 71 km | 2 |
| Apagado | 106 km | 1 |
| Hornopiren | 108 km | 2 |
| Yate | 122 km | 1 |
| Melimoyu | 140 km | 2 |
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.