Incapillo

The Incapillo caldera extends 5 by 6 kilometers across the landscape, with walls rising 200 meters above the surrounding terrain at an elevation of 5750 meters.

This caldera formed through volcanic activity between 520,000 and 510,000 years ago, producing an ignimbrite deposit with a volume of 20.4 cubic kilometers.

Scientists from multiple countries study the caldera's geological formations to understand volcanic processes in the Andean Central Volcanic Zone.

Access to the caldera requires specialized mountain gear and careful planning due to extreme altitude conditions and remote location in the Andes.

A high-altitude lake within the caldera sits adjacent to an altered lava dome, indicating potential ongoing hydrothermal activity beneath the surface.

Elevation above the sea: 5,750 m

GPS coordinates: -27.89000,-68.82000

Latest update: March 9, 2025 05:41