Nevados de Chillán Volcano Latest News
Chile’s Nevados de Chillán volcano erupted in an eruptive pulse recently, sending ash and volcanic material about 380 metres above the crater.
About Nevados de Chillán Volcano
- It is a large composite stratovolcanic complex located in the Southern Volcanic Zone of the Chilean Andes.
- It’s one of the most active volcanoes in the Ñuble Region of Chile.
- This volcanic group is made up of three main peaks that overlap each other.
- The highest peak is Cerro Blanco (also called Volcán Nevado), which stands about 3,212 meters (10,538 feet) tall.
- To the southeast, you’ll find Volcán Viejo (also known as Volcán Chillán), which is about 3,089 meters (10,135 feet) high.
- In the middle of these two is Volcán Nuevo.
- Documented eruptions date back to the 17th century, while geological deposits preserve evidence of activity dating back thousands of years.
- It is particularly known for lava-dome growth, explosions and pyroclastic activity.
News: HT
Last updated on Sep, 2026
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