SafekipediaList of volcanoes in Peru
Adapted from Wikipedia · Adventurer experience
This is a list of active and extinct volcanoes in Peru. Peru is a country in South America with many mountains made by volcanic activity. Some of these volcanoes are still active today, which means they can erupt again in the future. Others are extinct and will never erupt again. Studying these volcanoes helps scientists learn about Earth and predict possible eruptions to keep people safe. The list includes details about each volcano, like its location and whether it is active or extinct.
| Name | Elevation | Last eruption | |
|---|---|---|---|
| meters | feet | ||
| Ampato | 6,288 | 20,630 | - |
| Arichua | 5,150 | 16,896 | - |
| Auquihuato | 4,980 | 16,338 | - |
| Chachani | 6,057 | 19,872 | Holocene |
| Cerro Nicholson | 2,524 | 8,282 | Unknown |
| Chilcayoc | 3,347 | 10,981 | - |
| Chilcayoc Grande | 3,243 | 10,640 | - |
| Coropuna | 6,425 | 21,079 | Holocene |
| Huambo volcanic field | 700 BCE ± 50 | ||
| Firura | 5,498 | 18,038 | Holocene |
| Jechapita | 3,388 | 11,115 | - |
| Quinsachata | 3,700 | 12,139 | 4450 BCE |
| Macusani | Pliocene | ||
| Misti | 5,822 | 19,101 | 1985 |
| Pichu Pichu | 5,564 | 18,255 | - |
| Puca Mauras | 4,955 | 16,257 | - |
| Puca Mauras (Andagua) | 4,262 | 13,983 | - |
| Ccarhuarazo | 5,112 | 16,772 | - |
| Jenchaña | 3,600 | 11,800 | - |
| Casiri | 5,650 | 18,537 | Holocene |
| Sabancaya | 5,967 | 19,577 | 2017 |
| Sara Sara | 5,522 | 18,117 | - |
| Solimana | 6,093 | 19,990 | - |
| Ticsani | 5,408 | 17,743 | - |
| Tutupaca | 5,815 | 19,078 | - |
| Ticsho | 3,860 | 12,664 | - |
| Ubinas | 5,672 | 18,609 | 2008 |
| Hualca Hualca | 6,025 | 19,767 | - |
| Huaynaputina | 4,850 | 15,912 | 1600 |
| Yanamauras | 3,761 | 12,339 | - |
| Yucamane | 5,550 | 18,208 | 1902 |
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