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Payun Matru: eruption history
Elevation3,715 m
TypeVolcanic field
Confirmed eruptions1#5 of 14 in country
Latest eruption5050 BCE
Largest VEI0
Location-36.42, -69.24
By VEI
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Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5050 BCE | 0 | – | Escorial del Matru caldera |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Tromen Volcanic Plateau | 107 km | 2 |
| Maule, Laguna del | 119 km | 4 |
| Calabozos | 148 km | 0 |
| Resago, Volcan | 149 km | 0 |
| San Pedro-Pellado | 152 km | 0 |
| Infiernillo | 156 km | 1 |
| Blancas, Lomas | 159 km | 0 |
| Azul, Cerro | 161 km | 9 |
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.