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Olca-Paruma

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  • Volcanic Region
  • Landform | Volc Type
  • Last Known Eruption
  • 20.939°S
  • 68.413°W

  • 5,705 m
    18,717 ft

  • 355050
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Most Recent Bulletin Report: March 1990 (BGVN 15:03) Citation IconCite this Report

Fumarolic activity and minor seismicity

Fumarolic activity, accompanied by low-intensity seismicity, was described by policemen from Ujina, 15 km SW of Olca, on 13 November 1989. Minor seismicity associated with Olca was noted in mid-March 1990 by state oil company (ENAP) geologist Patricio Sepulveda.

Information Contacts: J. Naranjo, SERNAGEOMIN.

The Global Volcanism Program has no Weekly Reports available for Olca-Paruma.

Bulletin Reports - Index

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03/1990 (BGVN 15:03) Fumarolic activity and minor seismicity




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March 1990 (BGVN 15:03) Citation IconCite this Report

Fumarolic activity and minor seismicity

Fumarolic activity, accompanied by low-intensity seismicity, was described by policemen from Ujina, 15 km SW of Olca, on 13 November 1989. Minor seismicity associated with Olca was noted in mid-March 1990 by state oil company (ENAP) geologist Patricio Sepulveda.

Information Contacts: J. Naranjo, SERNAGEOMIN.

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.

[ 1865 - 1867 ] Uncertain Eruption

Episode 1 | Eruption
1865 - 1867 Evidence from Uncertain
Deformation History

There is no Deformation History data available for Olca-Paruma.

Emission History

There is no Emissions History data available for Olca-Paruma.

GVP Map Holdings

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Smithsonian Sample Collections Database

The following 1 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 117456-16 Obsidian -- --
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