Dona Juana
Stratovolcano in Colombia
Key Facts
Elevation
4,137 m (13,573 ft)
Type
Stratovolcano
Location
1.500°, -76.936°
Region
Northern Andean Volcanic Arc
Rock Type
Andesite / Basaltic Andesite
Tectonic Setting
Subduction zone
Location
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Overview
The forested Doña Juana stratovolcano contains two calderas, breached to the NE and SW. The summit of the andesitic-dacitic volcano is comprised of a series of post-caldera lava domes. The older caldera, open to the NE, formed during the mid-Holocene, accompanied by voluminous pyroclastic flows.
The younger caldera contains the active central cone. The only historical activity took place during a long-term eruption from 1897-1906, when growth of a summit lava dome was accompanied by major pyroclastic flows.
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 | 120 years ago | Historical | Historically active |
Monitoring & Alert Status
Monitoring Networks
Current Status
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Quick Info
- •Smithsonian ID: 351070
- •Evidence: Eruption Observed
- •Epoch: Holocene
About the Photo
The Doña Juana complex in Colombia is shown in this September 2017 Planet Labs satellite image monthly mosaic (N is at the top; this image is approximately 8 km across). The summit area is shaped by a large scarp that has been infilled by lava domes, which have subsequently undergone collapse events to produce block-and-ash flow deposits.
Satellite image courtesy of Planet Labs Inc., 2017 (https://www.planet.com/).
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.