About Pampa Luxsar
Pampa Luxsar is a volcanic field rising to 5,543 meters (18,187 feet) in Bolivia's South America Volcanic Regions. No historical eruptions have been recorded, though the volcano is classified based on geological evidence of past activity.
Geography & Climate
Pampa Luxsar is located in Bolivia, within the Central Andean Volcanic Arc of the broader South America Volcanic Regions. Situated at 20.85° S, 68.20° W in the Southern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a tropical climate zone. At 5,543 meters above sea level, Pampa Luxsar reaches well into the permanent snow and ice zone. Glaciers and snowpack on the upper slopes create the potential for lahars — destructive volcanic mudflows — during eruptions, as heat rapidly melts ice and snow. The volcanic landform is characterized as a cluster, which describes the physical shape and structure of the volcanic edifice as observed from the surface.
GVP Reference Summary
The Pampa Luxsar lava field consists of a 45 x 45 km area of coalesced lava flows at the SW margin of Bolivia's Salar de Uyuni, east of the Andean volcanic front. Several generations of lava flows and cones are present, but the youngest flows were considered to be Holocene or late Pleistocene (de Silva 2007, pers. comm.). The lava field partially or completely surrounds the older dissected stratovolcanoes of Cerro Luxsar and Cerro Uquila.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Pampa Luxsar.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pampa Luxsar
Is Pampa Luxsar an active volcano?+
Pampa Luxsar is not currently classified as active. Its activity evidence is listed as "unknown." No recorded eruptions have been documented. However, no volcano is ever considered permanently extinct.
How high is Pampa Luxsar?+
Pampa Luxsar has a summit elevation of 5,543 meters (18,187 feet) above sea level. At 5,543 meters, it stands taller than Mount Rainier (4,392m) and is among the world's major volcanic peaks.
What type of volcano is Pampa Luxsar?+
Pampa Luxsar is classified as a Volcanic field. Volcanic fields consist of clusters of small volcanic vents and cinder cones spread across a region. Rather than a single central vent, eruptions can occur at many points across the field.
Where is Pampa Luxsar located?+
Pampa Luxsar is located in Bolivia, in the South America Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Central Andean Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are -20.850° latitude, -68.200° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Pampa Luxsar?+
Pampa Luxsar can generally be visited, but as with any volcano, visitors should check local conditions and any advisory notices before traveling. Bolivia may have specific regulations for accessing volcanic areas. Guided tours are often the safest and most informative way to experience a volcano.
