Overview
Tungurahua, is an active stratovolcano located in the Cordillera Oriental of Ecuador. The volcano gives its name to the province of Tungurahua.
Description
Tungurahua is one of South America's most active volcanoes. Since 2000, a new lava dome has been growing in its summit crater. Tungurahua's activity has been characterized by frequent powerful ash explosions, producing ash plumes of several kilometers height as well as dangerous pyroclastic flows. Part of the population around its base has been evacuated.
Address
Baños de Agua Santa, Tungurahua
Ecuador
URL:
http://www.volcanodiscovery.com/tungurahua.html
Baños de Agua Santa, Tungurahua
Ecuador
URL:
http://www.volcanodiscovery.com/tungurahua.html