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Chacana

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  • Primary Volcano Type
  • Last Known Eruption
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  • 0.375°S
  • 78.25°W

  • 4643 m
    15233 ft

  • 352022
  • Latitude
  • Longitude

  • Summit
    Elevation

  • Volcano
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The Global Volcanism Program has no activity reports for Chacana.

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

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

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 5 confirmed Holocene eruptive periods.

1773 Confirmed Eruption Max VEI: 0

Episode 1 | Eruption Episode South part of caldera
1773 - Unknown Evidence from Observations: Reported

List of 3 Events for Episode 1 at South part of caldera

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Lava flow
   - - - -    - - - - Property Damage
1773    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index)

1760 Confirmed Eruption Max VEI: 0

Episode 1 | Eruption Episode SW flank
1760 - Unknown Evidence from Observations: Reported

List of 6 Events for Episode 1 at SW flank

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
   - - - -    - - - - Lava flow
   - - - -    - - - - Ash
   - - - -    - - - - Bombs
   - - - -    - - - - Property Damage
1760    - - - - VEI (Explosivity Index)

0050 BCE (?) Confirmed Eruption  

Episode 1 | Eruption Episode
0050 BCE (?) - Unknown Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology

List of 1 Events for Episode 1

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Lava flow

1580 BCE ± 10 years Confirmed Eruption  

Episode 1 | Eruption Episode
1580 BCE ± 10 years - Unknown Evidence from Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated)

List of 2 Events for Episode 1

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
   - - - -    - - - - Ash

8050 BCE (?) Confirmed Eruption  

Episode 1 | Eruption Episode
8050 BCE (?) - Unknown Evidence from Correlation: Tephrochronology

List of 2 Events for Episode 1

Start Date End Date Event Type Event Remarks
   - - - -    - - - - Explosion
   - - - -    - - - - Lava flow
Deformation History

There is no Deformation History data available for Chacana.

Emission History

There is no Emissions History data available for Chacana.

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

The following 2 samples associated with this volcano can be found in the Smithsonian's NMNH Department of Mineral Sciences collections, and may be availble for research (contact the Rock and Ore Collections Manager). Catalog number links will open a window with more information.

Catalog Number Sample Description Lava Source Collection Date
NMNH 117456-4 Obsidian -- --
NMNH 117551-49 Obsidian -- --
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