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Tacora

Photo of this volcano
  • Chile - Peru
  • Stratovolcano(es)
  • Unknown - Unrest / Holocene
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  • Country
  • Primary Volcano Type
  • Last Known Eruption
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  • 17.72°S
  • 69.77°W

  • 5980 m
    19619 ft

  • 355010
  • Latitude
  • Longitude

  • Summit
    Elevation

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

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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 0 confirmed Holocene eruptive periods.

[ 1937 Aug 5 ] Uncertain Eruption

Episode 1 | Eruption Episode
1937 Aug 5 - Unknown Evidence from Unknown

List of 1 Events for Episode 1

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

[ 1930 ] Uncertain Eruption

Episode 1 | Eruption Episode
1930 - Unknown Evidence from Unknown
Deformation History

There is no Deformation History data available for Tacora.

Emission History

There is no Emissions History data available for Tacora.

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.


Title: Juli
Publisher: IGN Instituto Geografico Nacional
Country: Peru
Year: 1984
Series: PAIGH
Map Type: Satellite
Scale: 1:250,000
Map of Juli

Title: Tarata
Publisher: IGN Instituto Geografico Nacional
Country: Peru
Year: 1984
Series: PAIGH
Map Type: Satellite
Scale: 1:250,000
Map of Tarata

Title: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Peru
Publisher: DMA Aerospace Center
Country: S America
Year: 1982
Series: ONC
Map Type: Navigation
Scale: 1:1,000,000
Map of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Peru

Title: Mapa Geologico del Peru (SE quad)
Publisher: IGM-Peru Instituto de Geologia Y Mineria
Country: Peru
Year: 1975
Map Type: Geology
Scale: 1:1,000,000
Map of Mapa Geologico del Peru (SE quad)
Smithsonian Sample Collections Database

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

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