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Chimborazo: eruption history
Elevation6,261 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions6#11 of 35 in country
Latest eruption550
Largest VEI–
Location-1.47, -78.82
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 550 | – | – | |
| 270 | – | – | |
| 2500 BCE | – | – | |
| 4130 BCE | – | – | |
| 5410 BCE | – | – | |
| 7500 BCE | – | – |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Tungurahua | 42 km | 31 |
| Licto | 42 km | 0 |
| Quilotoa | 68 km | 1 |
| Sangay | 80 km | 11 |
| Iliniza | 90 km | 0 |
| Cotopaxi | 98 km | 85 |
| Atacazo | 126 km | 4 |
| Antisana | 133 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.