Resago facts for kids

Resago is a special type of volcano called a cinder cone. It is located in the Linares Province of Chile, a country in South America.

This volcano might have formed when people were already living in the area, which means it's quite young in geological terms. When it erupted, it created a lava flow made of a rock called basaltic andesite. This lava flow traveled for more than 3 kilometers (about 1.8 miles) all the way to a lake called Laguna del Dial.

What is a Cinder Cone?

A cinder cone is the simplest type of volcano. It is usually shaped like a cone or a hill. Cinder cones are built from lava fragments that are blown into the air. These fragments cool quickly and fall around the vent, creating the cone shape.

How Cinder Cones Form

Cinder cones form when gas-rich magma erupts from a single vent. The explosive eruptions throw small pieces of lava, called cinders, into the air. These cinders pile up around the vent. Over time, they create the cone-shaped hill.

Resago's Lava Flow

Resago's eruption produced a lava flow. This flow was made of basaltic andesite. This type of lava is thick and sticky. It can flow for long distances. The lava from Resago traveled over 3 kilometers. It reached a lake known as Laguna del Dial.

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In Spanish: Resago para niños