About Tujle, Cerro
Tujle, Cerro is a maar rising to 3,550 meters (11,648 feet) in Chile'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
Tujle, Cerro is located in Chile, within the Central Andean Volcanic Arc of the broader South America Volcanic Regions. Situated at 23.83° S, 67.95° W in the Southern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a subtropical climate zone. Standing at 3,550 meters above sea level, Tujle, Cerro towers above the alpine zone, where vegetation gives way to bare rock, snow, and ice for much of the year. The high elevation means the upper slopes experience significantly colder temperatures than surrounding lowlands. The volcanic landform is characterized as a minor, which describes the physical shape and structure of the volcanic edifice as observed from the surface.
Geological Context
Tujle, Cerro sits in a subduction zone, where one tectonic plate dives beneath another, creating intense heat and pressure that generates magma. Subduction zones are responsible for many of the world's most explosive volcanoes and deadliest eruptions. For communities in Chile near Tujle, Cerro, this tectonic setting means the volcano is capable of producing powerful explosive eruptions, pyroclastic flows, and lahars that can threaten populated areas within tens of kilometers of the summit. The dominant rock type is no data (checked), which influences the viscosity of the magma and, consequently, the style of eruptions this volcano produces. Rock chemistry is one of the most important factors in determining whether a volcano erupts explosively or effusively.
GVP Reference Summary
The Cerro Tujle maar (also known as Cerro Tucle or Cerro Tugle) in the Cordón de Tujle has a 60-m-deep crater (de Silva and Francis, 1991). The maar is located SE of the Salar de Atacama, N of Cerro Toloncha.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Tujle, Cerro.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tujle, Cerro
Is Tujle, Cerro an active volcano?+
Tujle, Cerro is classified as active based on credible evidence of past eruptions. Although its last known eruption was in prehistoric times, volcanologists consider it capable of erupting again.
How high is Tujle, Cerro?+
Tujle, Cerro has a summit elevation of 3,550 meters (11,648 feet) above sea level. At 3,550 meters, it is comparable in height to many significant mountain peaks and stands well above the tree line.
What type of volcano is Tujle, Cerro?+
Tujle, Cerro is classified as a Maar. Maar volcanoes have distinct geological characteristics that set them apart from other volcanic types.
Where is Tujle, Cerro located?+
Tujle, Cerro is located in Chile, in the South America Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Central Andean Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are -23.830° latitude, -67.950° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Tujle, Cerro?+
Tujle, Cerro can generally be visited, but as with any volcano, visitors should check local conditions and any advisory notices before traveling. Chile may have specific regulations for accessing volcanic areas. Guided tours are often the safest and most informative way to experience a volcano.
