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Copahue volcano, Chile/Argentina: news & activity updates

Updated: Mar 29, 2024 13:33 GMT-

Copahue volcano (Central Chile-Argentina) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 16 November-22 November 2022 (New Activity / Unrest)

Wed, 23 Nov 2022, 15:00
Based on information from Observatorio Argentino de Vigilancia Volcánica (OAVV), SERNAGEOMIN and SEGEMAR reported a minor increase of activity at Copahue. RSAM values based on volcanic tremor began to increase on 13 November. Weather conditions prevented views of the volcano during 13-14 November. Read all

Copahue volcano (Chile/Argentina): emissions have been interrupted

Sat, 19 Nov 2022, 13:18
Gas and steam emissions from Copahue volcano on 16 November (image: @valecaviahue/twitter)
Gas and steam emissions from Copahue volcano on 16 November (image: @valecaviahue/twitter)
After the new eruptive phase that began on 16 November, the activity seems to have slightly decreased over the past two days. Read all
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Copahue volcano
stratovolcano 2997 m / 9,833 ft
Chile/Argentina, -37.85°S / -71.17°W
Current status: normal or dormant (1 out of 5) Copahue volcano eruptions:
2015-16, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2001(?), 2000, 1992, 1961, 1937, 1867(?), 1759(?), 1750
Typical eruption style
explosive