Cordón del Azufre

The Cordón del Azufre rises to 5,467 meters and contains four craters aligned north to south along a 5-kilometer ridge in the Central Andes.

This volcano formed through multiple stages of activity, resulting from the Nazca Plate moving beneath the South American Plate during geological time periods.

The surrounding volcanic terrain influences local populations who adapt their agricultural practices to the mineral-rich soils of the region.

Access to the volcano requires proper high-altitude equipment and guidance from experienced mountaineers familiar with the Central Andes terrain.

The volcanic complex generates a ground inflation rate of 2.5 centimeters annually, indicating potential growth of an underground magma chamber.

GPS coordinates: -25.33449,-68.52380

Latest update: March 3, 2025 03:41