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Atacazo

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  • Primary Volcano Type
  • Last Known Eruption
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  • 0.353°S
  • 78.617°W

  • 4463 m
    14642 ft

  • 352021
  • Latitude
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  • Summit
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The Global Volcanism Program has no activity reports for Atacazo.

The Global Volcanism Program has no Weekly Reports available for Atacazo.

The Global Volcanism Program has no Bulletin Reports available for Atacazo.

This compilation of synonyms and subsidiary features may not be comprehensive. Features are organized into four major categories: Cones, Craters, Domes, and Thermal Features. Synonyms of features appear indented below the primary name. In some cases additional feature type, elevation, or location details are provided.

Eruptive History

There is data available for 4 confirmed Holocene eruptive periods.

0320 BCE ± 16 years Confirmed Eruption Max VEI: 5

Episode 1 | Eruption Episode Ninahuilca Chico II dome, N6 tephra
0320 BCE ± 16 years - Unknown Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated)

List of 6 Events for Episode 1 at Ninahuilca Chico II dome, N6 tephra

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
   - - - -    - - - - Pyroclastic flow
   - - - -    - - - - Lava dome
   - - - -    - - - - Ash
   - - - -    - - - - Pumice
0320 BCE ± 16 years    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index)

2490 BCE ± 40 years Confirmed Eruption Max VEI: 5

Episode 1 | Eruption Episode Ninahuilca Chico I dome , N5 tephra
2490 BCE ± 40 years - Unknown Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated)

List of 6 Events for Episode 1 at Ninahuilca Chico I dome , N5 tephra

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
   - - - -    - - - - Pyroclastic flow
   - - - -    - - - - Lava dome
   - - - -    - - - - Ash
   - - - -    - - - - Pumice
2490 BCE ± 40 years    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index)

3490 BCE ± 100 years Confirmed Eruption Max VEI: 4

Episode 1 | Eruption Episode Arenal II dome, N4 tephra
3490 BCE ± 100 years - Unknown Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated)

List of 6 Events for Episode 1 at Arenal II dome, N4 tephra

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
   - - - -    - - - - Pyroclastic flow
   - - - -    - - - - Lava dome
   - - - -    - - - - Ash
   - - - -    - - - - Pumice
3490 BCE ± 100 years    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index)

6910 BCE (in or before) Confirmed Eruption Max VEI: 4

Episode 1 | Eruption Episode La Cocha II dome, N3 tephra
6910 BCE (in or before) - Unknown Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated)

List of 5 Events for Episode 1 at La Cocha II dome, N3 tephra

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
   - - - -    - - - - Lava dome
   - - - -    - - - - Ash
   - - - -    - - - - Pumice
6910 BCE
(in or before)
   - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index)
Deformation History

There is no Deformation History data available for Atacazo.

Emission History

There is no Emissions History data available for Atacazo.

GVP Map Holdings

The maps shown below have been scanned from the GVP map archives and include the volcano on this page. Clicking on the small images will load the full 300 dpi map. Very small-scale maps (such as world maps) are not included. The maps database originated over 30 years ago, but was only recently updated and connected to our main database. We welcome users to tell us if they see incorrect information or other problems with the maps; please use the Contact GVP link at the bottom of the page to send us email.

Smithsonian Sample Collections Database

There are no samples for Atacazo in the Smithsonian's NMNH Department of Mineral Sciences Rock and Ore collection.

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