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Nevados de Chillán Volcano

Sept. 21, 2026

Chile’s Nevados de Chillán volcano erupted in an eruptive pulse recently, sending ash and volcanic material about 380 metres above the crater.

About Nevados de Chillán Volcano:

  • It is a large composite stratovolcanic complex located in the Southern Volcanic Zone of the Chilean Andes.
  • It's one of the most active volcanoes in the Ñuble Region of Chile.
  • This volcanic group is made up of three main peaks that overlap each other.
    • The highest peak is Cerro Blanco (also called Volcán Nevado).
    • To the southeast, is Volcán Viejo (also known as Volcán Chillán).
    • In the middle of these two is Volcán Nuevo.
  • Documented eruptions date back to the 17th century, while geological deposits preserve evidence of activity dating back thousands of years.
  • It is particularly known for lava-dome growth, explosions and pyroclastic activity.

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