When did the Chaiten volcano last erupt?
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When did the Chaitén volcano last erupt?
May 1, 2008Chaitén / Last eruption
Why did Chaitén erupt?
This low angle of subduction may explain the relative lack of volcanic activity in the northern part of Chile, compared to the extremely active southern volcanic mountains, which was the cause of the Chaitén eruption. This volcano has a history of eruptions but in human terms it is infrequent.
What type of eruption was Chaitén?
plinian rhyolitic eruption
Chaiten is a caldera volcano located in Chile. In May 2, 2008 it started erupting and continued on till late November for the first time in 9,400 years (Lara, 2009). The unique thing was it was the first large-scale plinian rhyolitic eruption to be observed.
How many people died in Chaitén volcano?
Following the initial blast, the town of Chaitén was buried under more than a meter of ash; it was then flooded by heavy rainfall and inundated by the Chaitén River as it carved a new channel through the ash. Evacuations emptied the town of its 5,000 residents, and only one person was killed.
How many people died in the Chaitén volcano?
There have been no reports of deaths, injuries or serious health problems related to the volcanic eruption; at least 4,500 people have been evacuated.
What plate is the Chaiten volcano on?
Chaitén: Plate Tectonic Setting Chaitén sits above the Peru-Chile subduction zone. In this convergent boundary, the Nazca Plate is being subducted under the South America tectonic plate.
How many volcanoes erupted in 2008?
There were 87 confirmed eruptions at some point during 2008 from 80 different volcanoes; 46 of those were new eruptions that started during the year. A stop date with “(continuing)” indicates that the eruption was considered to be ongoing as of the date indicated.
How many people died in Chaiten volcano?
Can you escape lahar?
If you are near a stream and hear a roaring sound coming from upvalley or note a rapid rise in water level, move quickly up the stream embankment, away from the stream channel and to higher ground. Do not try to escape by moving downstream; debris flows move faster than you can run.
