Mate Grande facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mate Grande |
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 Mate Grande
Location in Chile
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,280 m (4,200 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Northeast of Quitralco Fjord, Aysén Region, Chile |
| Parent range | Andes |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Caldera |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Southern Volcanic Zone |
| Last eruption | Within last 5,000 years |
Mate Grande is a special type of volcano called a caldera. It is located in southern Chile, in a beautiful area known as the Aysén Region. This volcano was found by scientists called geologists from the University of Chile in 2021.
About Mate Grande
Mate Grande is a volcano that sits along a big crack in the Earth's crust called the Liquiñe-Ofqui Fault. This fault is like a long line where two parts of the Earth's crust meet and can move. The volcano was named Mate Grande to honor the popular mate drink that many people enjoy in southern Chile.
What is a Volcanic Caldera?
A caldera is a large, bowl-shaped hole that forms when the top of a volcano collapses. This happens after a very big eruption empties the magma chamber (a pool of molten rock) underneath. Mate Grande's caldera is about 5 kilometers wide.
Is Mate Grande Active?
Yes, Mate Grande is considered an active volcano. This means it could erupt again. Scientists know it's active because they found rocks that formed from cooled lava less than 5,000 years ago. This is quite recent in terms of a volcano's lifespan!
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You can also read about Mate Grande in Spanish: Volcán Mate Grande para niños
