Week 5: Volcanoes

The most current active Volcano in Peru’s history is Ubinas which is known for it’s small to moderate explosive eruptions. Ubinas lies in the Ubinas District which is east of Arequipa in the Peruvian Western Cordillera. Ubinas belong to the central Volcanic Zone in the Peruvian Andes. The zone spreads out 1,500 kilometers long and contains 69 active volcanoes. From 2013 to 2017, a lava flow formed inside the crater and ash falls led to Peruvian citizens evacuating their hometowns near this zone. The volcanoes reach an elevation of 5,672 metres and the last eruption of a volcano in this district was in September 2019. 

Of all the active volcanoes in Peru, the most dangerous are near the region of Arequipa and Moquegua. The “Ticsani volcano” which is located 60 km from the city of Moquegua is considered to be the second highest seismic activity volcano in Peru. The Chachani Volcano in Arequipa puts almost 200,000 inhabitants at risk due to its slopes near the city of Plaza de Armas. Overall, Peru has a variety of seismic active volcanoes throughout its whole region. 

Work Cited: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubinas

https://www.livinginperu.com/the-most-dangerous-volcanoes-in-peru-are-in-arequipa-and-moqu