Colachi Explained

Colachi
Elevation M:5631
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Andes
Location:Antofagasta Region, Chile
Map:Chile
Relief:1
Map Size:150
Label Position:left
Coordinates:-23.2364°N -67.645°W
Type:Stratovolcano
Last Eruption:Unknown

Colachi is a stratovolcano in the Antofagasta Region of northern Chile. It was built on a basement of ignimbrites.[1] A 7 km² silicic lava flow lies on the saddle between the volcano and Acamarachi.[1]

Colachi is part of a chain of stratovolcanoes stretching along the eastern side of the Salar de Atacama, the most active of which being Lascar.

See also

Notes and References

  1. 355095. Colachi. 2012-04-13.