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Huila, Nevado del: eruption history
Elevation5,364 m
TypeStratovolcano
Confirmed eruptions4#8 of 13 in country
Latest eruption2008-10-26
Largest VEI3
Location2.93, -76.03
Eruptions per century (since 1500)
1
0
0
0
0
3
By VEI
1
2
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-10-26 | 3 | 2012 | Upper SW side of Pico Central |
| 2008-01-02 | 2 | 2008 | |
| 2007-02-19 | 3 | 2007 | |
| 1555 | – | – |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Purace | 80 km | 29 |
| Sotara | 111 km | 0 |
| Machin | 187 km | 7 |
| Dona Juana | 188 km | 2 |
| Tolima, Nevado del | 207 km | 12 |
| Santa Isabel | 223 km | 4 |
| Ruiz, Nevado del | 232 km | 20 |
| Galeras | 242 km | 36 |
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.