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Taapaca: eruption history
Elevation5,860 m
TypeComplex
Confirmed eruptions8#13 of 66 in country
Latest eruption320 BCE
Largest VEI–
Location-18.10, -69.50
Eruptions (latest first, up to 60)
| Start | VEI | End | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 320 BCE | – | – | |
| 1580 BCE | – | – | |
| 1860 BCE | – | – | |
| 2400 BCE | – | – | |
| 2950 BCE | – | – | |
| 4620 BCE | – | – | |
| 5490 BCE | – | – | |
| 7900 BCE | – | – |
Nearby volcanoes
| Volcano | Distance | Eruptions |
|---|---|---|
| Parinacota | 39 km | 6 |
| Guallatiri | 56 km | 4 |
| Casiri, Nevados | 75 km | 0 |
| Yucamane | 126 km | 1 |
| Isluga | 136 km | 7 |
| Tutupaca | 151 km | 2 |
| Tata Sabaya | 154 km | 0 |
| Ticsani | 189 km | 1 |
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.