Tutupaca

The volcano rises to 5,815 meters above sea level, featuring three overlapping cones formed by lava flows and domes of andesite and dacite.

The 1802 eruption ranks among the most substantial volcanic events in Peruvian history, generating extensive debris avalanches and pyroclastic flows across the region.

Local indigenous populations differentiate Tutupaca from neighboring Yucamane volcano through oral traditions, marking it as a mountain of distinct geological character.

The volcano area receives most precipitation between January and March, with annual rainfall measuring between 200 and 560 millimeters at different elevations.

The mountain contains geothermal zones named Azufre Chico and Azufre Grande, where hot springs, fumaroles, and geysers demonstrate continuous volcanic activity.

GPS coordinates: -17.02500,-70.37194

Latest update: March 5, 2025 10:36