Paruma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Paruma |
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 Paruma
Location in Bolivia
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 5,420 m (17,780 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Bolivia-Chile |
| Parent range | Andes |
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| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | 1867 |
Paruma is a large stratovolcano located right on the border between Bolivia and Chile. It is part of a long chain of volcanoes in the Andes Mountains. Paruma is known for its tall, cone shape and signs of recent activity.
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What is Paruma?
Paruma is a type of volcano called a stratovolcano. These volcanoes are tall and cone-shaped. They are built up over time by many layers of hardened lava, ash, and rocks from past eruptions.
Where is Paruma Located?
Paruma sits exactly on the border between Bolivia and Chile. It is found at the eastern end of a ridge, which is like a long line of mountains. To its west, you can find another volcano named Olca. There is also an older volcano, also called Paruma, located to the east.
Paruma's Activity
Paruma has been active quite recently in Earth's history. Scientists can tell this because of the many fresh-looking lava flows on its sides. These flows show that the volcano has erupted in the last 11,700 years, a period known as the Holocene epoch.
Signs of Recent Activity
Even today, Paruma shows signs of being active. It has persistent fumaroles. Fumaroles are vents or cracks in the ground that release steam and volcanic gases. One large lava flow from Paruma stretches about 7 kilometers (about 4.3 miles) to the southeast of its peak.
Past Eruptions
Volcanoes along this mountain ridge have erupted in the past. One eruption happened between 1865 and 1867. We don't know exactly what kind of eruption it was, but it shows that the volcanoes in this area can be active.
See also
In Spanish: Paruma para niños
