Aguilera
Stratovolcano in Chile
Key Facts
Elevation
2,546 m (8,353 ft)
Type
Stratovolcano
Location
-50.330°, -73.750°
Region
Austral Andean Volcanic Arc
Rock Type
Dacite
Tectonic Setting
Subduction zone
Location
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Overview
Aguilera, located west of Lake Argentina and NE of Peel Fjiord, is part of the Austral Volcanic Zone (AVZ) in the southernmost Chilean Andes. Geochemical evidence indicated that the dacitic volcano was the source of a major late Holocene tephra layer that was erupted around 3,200 years ago (Stern, 2008).
Volcanic Hazards & Risk Assessment
Primary Hazards
- Pyroclastic flows
- Lava flows
- Volcanic bombs and ballistics
- Lahars and mudflows
Risk Level
Geological Composition & Structure
Rock Types
Tectonic Setting
Age & Formation
Eruption Statistics & Analysis
| Metric | Value | Global Ranking | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Recorded Eruptions | Unknown | Low | Moderately active volcano |
| Maximum VEI | VEI Unknown | Minor | Local impact potential |
| Recent Activity | 3279 years ago | Historical | Historically active |
Monitoring & Alert Status
Monitoring Networks
Current Status
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Quick Info
- •Smithsonian ID: 358062
- •Evidence: Eruption Dated
- •Epoch: Holocene
About the Photo
Aguilera is located in the southernmost Chilean Andes, within the area shown in this 8 September 2019 Sentinel-2 satellite image (N is at the top; this image is approximately 60 km across).
Satellite image courtesy of Copernicus Sentinel Data, 2019.
Authority Sources
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Basic Information
This page shows basic data from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program. For more detailed information, visit the official Smithsonian page.