Argentina Volcanoes
Argentina has 34 Holocene volcanoes. Note that as a scientific organization we provide these listings for informational purposes only, with no international legal or policy implications. Volcanoes will be included on this list if they are within the boundaries of a country, on a shared boundary or area, in a remote territory, or within a maritime Exclusive Economic Zone. Bolded volcanoes have erupted within the past 20 years. Suggestions and data updates are always welcome ().
Volcano Name | Location | Last Eruption | Primary Volcano Type |
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Antofagasta Volcanic Field | Northern Argentina | Unknown - Evidence Uncertain | Volcanic field |
Aracar | Northern Argentina | Unknown - Evidence Credible | Stratovolcano |
Caldera del Atuel | Central Chile and Argentina | Unknown - Evidence Credible | Caldera |
Cerro Bayo Gorbea | Northern Chile-Argentina | Unknown - Evidence Credible | Complex |
Laguna Blanca | Central Chile and Argentina | Unknown - Evidence Credible | Volcanic field |
Cerro Blanco | Northern Argentina | 2300 BCE | Caldera |
El Condor | Northern Argentina | Unknown - Evidence Credible | Stratovolcano |
Copahue | Central Chile-Argentina | 2021 CE | Stratovolcano |
Cordon del Azufre | Northern Chile-Argentina | Unknown - Evidence Credible | Complex |
Corrida de Cori Volcanic Field | Northern Chile-Argentina | Unknown - Evidence Uncertain | Stratovolcano |
Crater Basalt Volcanic Field | Argentina | Unknown - Evidence Credible | Volcanic field |
Falso Azufre | Northern Chile-Argentina | Unknown - Evidence Uncertain | Complex |
Huanquihue Group | Central Chile and Argentina | 1750 CE | Stratovolcano(es) |
Nevado de Incahuasi | Northern Chile-Argentina | Unknown - Evidence Uncertain | Stratovolcano(es) |
Infiernillo | Central Chile and Argentina | 6890 BCE | Volcanic field |
Lanin | Central Chile-Argentina | 560 CE | Stratovolcano |
Lastarria | Northern Chile-Argentina | Unknown - Evidence Credible | Stratovolcano |
Llullaillaco | Northern Chile-Argentina | 1877 CE | Stratovolcano |
Maipo | Central Chile-Argentina | 1912 CE | Caldera |
Sierra Nevada | Northern Chile-Argentina | Unknown - Evidence Credible | Complex |
Nevados Ojos del Salado | Northern Chile-Argentina | 750 CE | Stratovolcano |
Pali-Aike Volcanic Field | Southern Chile-Argentina | 5550 BCE | Volcanic field |
Payun Matru | Central Chile and Argentina | 5050 BCE | Volcanic field |
Peinado | Northern Argentina | Unknown - Evidence Credible | Stratovolcano |
Risco Plateado | Central Chile and Argentina | Unknown - Evidence Uncertain | Stratovolcano |
San Jose | Central Chile-Argentina | 1960 CE | Stratovolcano(es) |
Socompa | Northern Chile-Argentina | 5250 BCE | Stratovolcano |
El Solo | Northern Chile-Argentina | Unknown - Evidence Credible | Stratovolcano |
Tipas | Northern Argentina | Unknown - Evidence Credible | Complex |
Tromen Volcanic Plateau | Central Chile and Argentina | 1822 CE | Stratovolcano(es) |
Tronador | Southern Chile-Argentina | Unknown - Evidence Uncertain | Stratovolcano |
Tupungatito | Central Chile-Argentina | 1987 CE | Stratovolcano |
Tuzgle | Northern Argentina | Unknown - Evidence Uncertain | Stratovolcano |
Unnamed | Northern Argentina | Unknown - Evidence Credible | Pyroclastic cone |
Chronological listing of known Holocene eruptions (confirmed or uncertain) from volcanoes in Argentina. Bolded eruptions indicate continuing activity.
Volcano Name | Start Date | Stop Date | Certainty | VEI | Evidence |
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Copahue | 2021 Jul 2 | 2021 Nov 6 | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
Copahue | 2020 Jun 16 | 2020 Nov 2 | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Copahue | 2019 Aug 2 | 2019 Nov 12 (?) | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Copahue | 2017 Jun 4 | 2018 Dec 7 | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
Copahue | 2015 Sep 18 ± 3 days | 2016 Dec 30 | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Copahue | 2014 Jul 4 | 2014 Dec 2 | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Copahue | 2012 Dec 22 | 2013 Dec 10 | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Copahue | 2012 Jul 17 | 2012 Jul 19 | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Copahue | 2000 Jul 1 | 2000 Oct 18 | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Copahue | 1995 Sep 16 ± 15 days | Unknown | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Copahue | 1994 Dec 16 ± 15 days | Unknown | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Nevados Ojos del Salado | [1993 Nov 14] | [1993 Nov 14] | Uncertain | ||
Aracar | [1993 Mar 28] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
Copahue | 1992 Jul 22 | 1993 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Tupungatito | 1987 Nov 28 | 1987 Nov 30 | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Tupungatito | 1986 Jan 20 | 1986 Jan 20 | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
Tupungatito | 1980 Jan 10 | 1980 Jan 11 | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Tupungatito | 1968 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Unknown | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Tupungatito | 1964 Aug 3 | 1964 Sep 19 (in or after) | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Copahue | 1961 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Unknown | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Tupungatito | 1961 May 5 ± 4 days | 1961 Aug 16 (in or after) ± 15 days | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Tupungatito | 1960 Jul 15 ± 5 days | Unknown | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
San Jose | 1960 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Unknown | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Copahue | 1960 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
Tupungatito | 1959 Oct 16 | Unknown | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
San Jose | 1959 Jul 2 ± 182 days | Unknown | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Tupungatito | 1959 Mar 26 ± 5 days | Unknown | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Tupungatito | 1958 Jan 16 ± 15 days | Unknown | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Tupungatito | 1946 | 1947 | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Copahue | 1944 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
Copahue | 1937 | Unknown | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Tupungatito | 1925 | Unknown | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Maipo | 1912 | Unknown | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Maipo | [1908] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
Tupungatito | 1907 Feb 15 | Unknown | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Maipo | 1905 Oct 28 | 1905 Oct 30 | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Tupungatito | 1901 Apr | Unknown | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Tupungatito | 1897 Jan | 1897 Apr 12 (in or after) | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
San Jose | 1895 | 1897 | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
San Jose | 1889 | 1890 | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Tupungatito | 1889 | 1890 | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Tupungatito | [1881] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
Maipo | [1881] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
San Jose | 1881 | Unknown | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Llullaillaco | 1877 May | Unknown | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Maipo | [1869 Aug 24] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
Llullaillaco | 1868 Sep | Unknown | Confirmed | 0 | Observations: Reported |
Copahue | 1867 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Tupungatito | 1861 | Unknown | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Llullaillaco | 1854 Feb 10 | Unknown | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
San Jose | 1838 | Unknown | Confirmed | 1 | Observations: Reported |
Maipo | [1837] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
Maipo | [1835] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
Tupungatito | [1835] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
Maipo | [1833] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
Maipo | [1831 Feb 16] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
Maipo | 1829 Sep 26 | Unknown | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Tupungatito | 1829 | Unknown | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Maipo | 1826 Mar 1 | Unknown | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
San Jose | 1822 Nov 19 | 1838 | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Tromen Volcanic Plateau | 1822 | Unknown | Confirmed | Observations: Reported | |
Maipo | [1822] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
Maipo | [1788] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
Copahue | [1759 (?)] | [Unknown] | Uncertain | ||
Tromen Volcanic Plateau | 1751 Dec 31 ± 365 days | Unknown | Confirmed | 3 | Observations: Reported |
Copahue | 1750 (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | 2 | Observations: Reported |
Huanquihue Group | 1750 ± 100 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
Nevados Ojos del Salado | 0750 ± 250 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Tephrochronology | |
Lanin | 0560 ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
Lanin | 0400 ± 150 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
Lanin | 0090 ± 300 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 0 | Correlation: Tephrochronology |
Lanin | 0080 BCE ± 200 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
Lanin | 0220 BCE ± 200 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
Copahue | 0250 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
Lanin | 0590 BCE ± 200 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
Cerro Blanco | 2300 BCE ± 160 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 7 | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
Payun Matru | 5050 BCE ± 1000 years | Unknown | Confirmed | 0 | Isotopic: K/Ar |
Socompa | 5250 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
Pali-Aike Volcanic Field | 5550 BCE ± 2500 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Correlation: Anthropology | |
Lanin | 6340 BCE ± 200 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) | |
Copahue | 6820 BCE (?) | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
Infiernillo | 6890 BCE ± 40 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated) | |
Lanin | 9240 BCE ± 500 years | Unknown | Confirmed | Isotopic: 14C (calibrated) |
Argentina has 20 Pleistocene volcanoes. Note that as a scientific organization we provide these listings for informational purposes only, with no international legal or policy implications. Volcanoes will be included on this list if they are within the boundaries of a country, on a shared boundary or area, in a remote territory, or within a maritime Exclusive Economic Zone. Suggestions and data updates are always welcome ().
Volcano Name | Location | Primary Volcano Type |
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Antofalla | Argentina | Stratovolcano(es) |
Auca Mahuida Volcanic Field | Central Chile and Argentina | Volcanic field |
Cochiquito Volcanic Group | Central Chile and Argentina | Stratovolcano(es) |
Cerro Colorado | Argentina | Stratovolcano |
Domuyo | Central Chile and Argentina | Stratovolcano |
Cerro Galan | Argentina | Caldera |
Gemelos-Saladillo | Argentina | Pyroclastic cone(s) |
Incapillo | Argentina | Caldera |
Llancanelo Volcanic Field | Central Chile and Argentina | Pyroclastic cone(s) |
Cerro Nevado | Central Chile and Argentina | Volcanic field |
Northern Mendoza Volcanic Field | Central Chile and Argentina | Volcanic field |
Cerro Pantoja | Central Chile and Argentina | Stratovolcano |
Pino Hachado | Central Chile and Argentina | Caldera |
Nevado de los Piuquenes | Central Chile and Argentina | Stratovolcano |
Nevado Queva | Argentina | Unknown |
Tocomar | Argentina | Unknown |
Tralihue | Central Chile and Argentina | Stratovolcano |
Cerro Trautrén | Central Chile and Argentina | Stratovolcano(es) |
Trolon | Central Chile and Argentina | Lava dome(s) |
Tupungato | Central Chile and Argentina | Stratovolcano |
There are 56 photos available for volcanoes in Argentina.

Photo by Oscar González-Ferrán (University of Chile).

Photo by Alejo Contreras (courtesy of Oscar González-Ferrán, University of Chile).

Photo by Alejo Contreras (courtesy of Oscar González-Ferrán, University of Chile).

Photo courtesy of Oscar González-Ferrán (University of Chile).

Satellite image courtesy of Planet Labs Inc., 2019 (https://www.planet.com/).

NASA International Space Station image ISS003-E-5375, 2001 (http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/).

NASA Landsat 7 image (worldwind.arc.nasa.gov)

Photo by Oscar González-Ferrán (University of Chile).

Photo by Oscar González-Ferrán (University of Chile).

Photo by Oscar González-Ferrán (University of Chile).

Photo by Oscar González-Ferrán, 1992 (University of Chile).

Thematic Mapper image (de Silva and Francis, 1991; courtesy of Matthew Pritchard, California Institute of Technology).

Photo by Hugo Moreno (University of Chile).

Photo by Lee Siebert, 2004 (Smithsonian Institution).

NASA International Space Station image ISS006-E-40413, 2003 (http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/).

Photo by Oscar González-Ferrán (University of Chile).

Photo by Andres Figueroa Zurita (courtesy of Oscar González-Ferrán, University of Chile).

Photo by Oscar González-Ferrán (University of Chile).

Photo by Judy Harden, 2004 (University of South Florida).

Photo by Carlos Felipe Ramírez (courtesy of Oscar González-Ferrán, University of Chile).

NASA International Space Station image ISS006-E-13814, 2003 (http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/).

Photo by Paula Cornejo, courtesy of Oscar González-Ferrán (University of Chile).

Photo by Sergio Kunstmann-Z, courtesy of Oscar González-Ferrán (University of Chile).

Satellite image courtesy of Planet Labs Inc., 2019 (https://www.planet.com/).

Photo by José Naranjo, 1983 (Servico Nacional de Geologica y Mineria).

Satellite image courtesy of Planet Labs Inc., 2019 (https://www.planet.com/).

Satellite image courtesy of Planet Labs Inc., 2019 (https://www.planet.com/).

NASA International Space Station image ISS006-E-39998, 2003 (http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/).

NASA International Space Station image ISS006-E-13814, 2003 (http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/).

Satellite image courtesy of Planet Labs Inc., 2021 (https://www.planet.com/).

Photo courtesy of Johan Varekamp (Wesleyan University).

Photo courtesy of Oscar González-Ferrán (University of Chile).

NASA International Space Station image ISS004-E-7197, 2002 (http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/).

Satellite image courtesy of Planet Labs Inc., 2019 (https://www.planet.com/).

Photo by Moshe Inbar, 1995 (University of Haifa).

Satellite image courtesy of Planet Labs Inc., 2021 (https://www.planet.com/).

Satellite image courtesy of Planet Labs Inc., 2019 (https://www.planet.com/).

Photo by Carlos Felipe Ramírez, courtesy of Oscar González-Ferrán (University of Chile).

Photo by Ben Edwards, 1998 (Dickinson College, Pennsylvania).

Photo by Héctor Osvaldo González, 2007.

Photo by Oscar González-Ferrán (University of Chile).

Photo by Olivier Galland, 2007 (University of Oslo).

Satellite image courtesy of Planet Labs Inc., 2019 (https://www.planet.com/).

Satellite image courtesy of Planet Labs Inc., 2019 (https://www.planet.com/).

Photo by Ben Edwards, 1998 (Dickinson College, Pennsylvania).

Satellite image courtesy of Planet Labs Inc., 2019 (https://www.planet.com/).

Satellite image courtesy of Planet Labs Inc., 2019 (https://www.planet.com/).

Photo by Wolfgang Foerster, courtesy of Oscar González-Ferrán (University of Chile).

Photo by Ben Edwards, 1998 (Dickinson College, Pennsylvania).

NASA International Space Station image ISS010-E-19060, 2005 (http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/).

NASA Landsat 7 image (worldwind.arc.nasa.gov)

NASA International Space Station image ISS008-E-7432, 2003 (http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/).

Photo by John Davidson, University of Michigan (courtesy of Hugo Moreno (University of Chile).

NASA International Space Station image ISS009-E-7182, 2004 (http://eol.jsc.nasa.gov/).

Photo by Lee Siebert, 2004 (Smithsonian Institution).

Photo by Lee Siebert, 2004 (Smithsonian Institution).
This is a compilation of Argentina volcano information sources, such as official monitoring or other government agencies.
Volcano Observatories | |
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Observatorio Argentino de Vigilancia Volcánica (OAVV) | ![]() ![]() |
Volcanic Ash Advisory Center | |
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Buenos Aires Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) | |
- Buenos Aires VAAC Archive |