Ubinas, Active stratovolcano in Moquegua Region, Peru
The Ubinas volcano rises 5,672 meters above sea level, featuring a deep crater that regularly emits gas and ash columns into the atmosphere.
The volcano's recorded eruptions date back to the 16th century, with over 25 significant explosive events causing multiple evacuations of nearby communities.
Local Andean communities maintain traditional practices related to the volcano, including ceremonies to honor the mountain spirit known as Apu Ubinas.
Visitors must maintain a minimum distance of 4 kilometers from the crater due to frequent explosive events and dangerous volcanic emissions.
The Instituto Geofísico del Perú monitors Ubinas through a network of seismic stations that detect hundreds of internal earthquakes daily.
Location: Moquegua Department
Elevation above the sea: 5,672 m
Made from material: andesite
Part of: Volcanic arc of Peru
GPS coordinates: -16.34885,-70.90203
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:23
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