Cerro Corona
Lascar is a stratovolcano in Chile within the Central Volcanic Zone of the Andes, a volcanic arc that spans Peru, Bolivia, Argentina and Chile. It is the most active volcano in the region, with records of eruptions going back to 1848. It is composed of two separate cones with several summit craters. The westernmost crater of the eastern cone is presently active. Volcanic activity is characterized by constant release of volcanic gas and occasional vulcanian eruptions. Lascar has been active since at least 56,000 years ago, though some argue for activity beginning 220,000 years ago. The first known activity occurred at the eastern cone and was characterized by lava flows, before shifting to the western cone where lava domes were emplaced. An eruption event known as Piedras Grandes was followed by the large Soncor eruption. A new western edifice was constructed on top of the Soncor vent, during the Holocene activity then shifted again to the eastern edifice and continues there to this day
Elevation: 4112 m
Country: South America
Explore topics:
- Cerro Corona hiking routes
- Cerro Corona best routes
- Cerro Corona camping
- Cerro Corona parking
- Cerro Corona car park
- Cerro Corona difficulty
- Cerro Corona family friendly
- Cerro Corona dog friendly
- Cerro Corona sunrise hike
- Cerro Corona sunset hike