Corcovado Volcano, Stratovolcano in Palena Province, Chile
The Corcovado Volcano rises 2,300 meters above sea level, featuring steep slopes and a distinctive stepped summit in the Southern Andes mountain range.
Charles Darwin documented eruptions of Corcovado Volcano during 1834 and 1835 while traveling on HMS Beagle through the Gulf of Corcovado region.
The Chilean communities near Corcovado integrate the volcano into their regional identity, considering it a natural monument of the Palena Province.
Visitors access the volcano through the town of Chaitén, which serves as the primary gateway to the surrounding national park and mountain trails.
Three major tephra layers from explosive eruptions remain preserved in the geological record, with the oldest dating back approximately 7,980 years.
GPS coordinates: -43.19406,-72.79357
Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:05
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