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Data from the Global Volcanism Program of the Smithsonian Institution
Details for: Iliniza
The twin peaks of Illiniza volcano form prominent landmarks west of the Interandean Valley. Sharp-peaked, snow-covered Illiniza Sur (right) is the higher of the two peaks. It is seen here from the south with Illiniza Norte to its left. Illiniza is largely, if not entirely Pleistocene in age. However, Rasuyacu lava dome on the south flank was active during the Holocene. Recent work suggests that Illiniza itself, which is substantially eroded, may have had relatively young eruptions. Photo by Lee Siebert, 1978 (Smithsonian Institution).
Volcano Number:
352041
Volcano Name:
Iliniza
Country:
Ecuador
Volcano Type:
Stratovolcano
Elevation:
5162m
Tectonic Setting:
Subduction zone / Continental crust (> 25 km)
Pop. within 5km:
535
Pop. within 10km:
6034
Pop. within 30km:
158371
Pop. within 100km:
3941221
Latitude:
-0.662
Longitude:
-78.716
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The two glacier-covered peaks of Iliniza volcano are prominent landmarks west of the Interandean Valley. The smaller Iliniza Norte is a remnant of the main volcanic edifice located 1.8 km NNW of the younger Iliniza Sur, an andesitic-dacitic stratovolcano surrounded by thick pyroclastic-flow deposits. The edifice is mainly Pleistocene, though the Tishigcuchi (Rasuyacu) lava dome on the S flank was active during the Holocene. Iliniza itself, which is substantially eroded, may also have had relatively young eruptions (Hall, 1987, pers. comm.). A lava dome forms the summit of Iliniza Sur, and two more lava domes are found on the southern and NE flanks of the complex.
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