Casablanca (volcano) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Casablanca
Casablanca cone in the background. In the foreground Raihuen crater.
Highest point
Elevation	2,240 m (7,350 ft)
Geography
Location	Puyehue, Chile
Parent range	Andes
Geology
Mountain type	Stratovolcano
Volcanic arc/belt	South Volcanic Zone

Casablanca is a cool volcano in the Andes mountains of Chile. It's a type of volcano called a stratovolcano, which means it's tall and cone-shaped, built up by many layers of hardened lava and ash.

This volcano is located about 90 kilometers (about 56 miles) east of a city called Osorno. You can even find the Antillanca ski resort on its slopes, which is a fun place to visit!

What is Casablanca Volcano?

Casablanca is a holocene volcano, meaning it has been active in the last 11,700 years. It's part of the South Volcanic Zone, which is a chain of volcanoes in the Andes.

• Casablanca is a stratovolcano. These volcanoes are known for their explosive eruptions.
• The volcano has erupted different types of lava, from basalt to andesite. These are just names for different kinds of molten rock.
• Even though it's a volcano, there are no recorded eruptions from Casablanca in recent history. This means it hasn't erupted since people started keeping records.
• After the last ice age, several small, cone-shaped hills made of volcanic rock (called scoria cones) formed around Casablanca.

Where is Casablanca located?

The Casablanca volcano is found in the Los Lagos Region of Chile. This region is known for its beautiful lakes and mountains.

• It's part of the mighty Andes mountain range, which stretches along the western side of South America.
• The volcano's exact location is near Puyehue, a place famous for its national park and hot springs.

See also

• In Spanish: Volcán Casablanca para niños