Chiles

Colombia

SUMMARY:

Type: composite cone
Activity: dormant
Last Eruption: 160,000 yrs BP
Rock Type: ?
Eruptive Volume: ? cu km
Location Map from Xerox PARC
Latitude: 0.82 N
Longitude: 77.93 W

Geologic Background:

Chiles is an eroded Pleistocene composite volcano; the most recent eruption has been dated at roughly 160,000 BP.

Historic Activity:

  • None

Recent Activity:

  • Hydrothermal springs.

Data Sources:

  • Global Volcanism Network (V. 15, No. 8).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Last Update: 12/17/00