Cerro Escorial

The summit area of Cerro Escorial contains a crater measuring 1 kilometer in width, with lava flows extending across both Chilean and Argentine territories.

Dating analysis revealed that one of the major lava flows from Cerro Escorial occurred approximately 342,000 years ago, based on argon-argon testing methods.

The volcano stands within the territory where indigenous communities maintain connections to the volcanic formations through their traditions and daily practices.

Visitors can access the volcano through designated routes during favorable weather conditions, considering the elevation of 5,447 meters above sea level.

The Escorial ignimbrite formation resulted from a substantial eruption 460,000 years ago, producing 0.6 cubic kilometers of dacitic material.

GPS coordinates: -25.08252,-68.36619

Latest update: March 8, 2025 23:11