Cerro Negro de Mayasquer, Stratovolcano in Carchi Province, Ecuador
Cerro Negro de Mayasquer is a stratovolcano in Carchi Province that rises to approximately 4,445 meters above sea level. Its dark volcanic rock and steep slopes are characteristic features visible from the surrounding terrain and valleys below.
This volcano formed as part of the volcanic arc system in the northern Andes through successive eruptions. Its most significant eruption occurred approximately 160,000 years ago, with minor activity recorded during the 1930s.
Indigenous communities near the volcano maintain traditional practices and ceremonies connected to the natural forces of the mountain.
The high altitude demands proper acclimatization time and physical fitness before attempting the ascent. Bring gear suitable for changing weather and steep terrain, as conditions shift rapidly at elevation.
The mountain contains multiple fumaroles and thermal springs indicating ongoing subsurface heat activity. These geothermal features reveal that the volcano remains geologically dynamic despite its dormant surface.
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