About Pantoja, Cerro
Pantoja, Cerro is a stratovolcano rising to 1,897 meters (6,224 feet) in Chile-Argentina'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
Pantoja, Cerro is located in Chile-Argentina, within the Southern Andean Volcanic Arc of the broader South America Volcanic Regions. Situated at 40.77° S, 71.94° W in the Southern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a temperate climate zone. With a summit elevation of 1,897 meters above sea level, Pantoja, Cerro is a moderately sized peak that remains accessible to hikers and researchers for much of the year. The volcanic landform is characterized as a composite, which describes the physical shape and structure of the volcanic edifice as observed from the surface.
GVP Reference Summary
Cerro Pantoja is an eroded dominantly basaltic volcano of Pleistocene age along the Chile-Argentina border. Though a cinder cone on the Argentinian side was described as Holocene by Moreno (1985, pers. comm), later work by Lara et al. (2001) mapped it as Pliocene-Pleistocene. It lies SSW of Lake Constancia, which is located immediately west of the Argentinian border, and has a dramatic steep-sided summit pinnacle.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Pantoja, Cerro.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pantoja, Cerro
Is Pantoja, Cerro an active volcano?+
Pantoja, Cerro 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 Pantoja, Cerro?+
Pantoja, Cerro has a summit elevation of 1,897 meters (6,224 feet) above sea level. At 1,897 meters, it is a moderately sized volcanic peak, roughly comparable to Mount Vesuvius (1,281m).
What type of volcano is Pantoja, Cerro?+
Pantoja, Cerro is classified as a Stratovolcano. Stratovolcanoes (also called composite volcanoes) are steep, conical volcanoes built up by many layers of hardened lava, tephra, and volcanic ash. They are among the most common and dangerous types, known for explosive eruptions.
Where is Pantoja, Cerro located?+
Pantoja, Cerro is located in Chile-Argentina, in the South America Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Southern Andean Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are -40.768° latitude, -71.943° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Pantoja, Cerro?+
Pantoja, Cerro can generally be visited, but as with any volcano, visitors should check local conditions and any advisory notices before traveling. Chile-Argentina may have specific regulations for accessing volcanic areas. Guided tours are often the safest and most informative way to experience a volcano.
