Sumaco
| Sumaco | |
|---|---|
| File:Sumaco-Volcano 3761.jpg Sumaco Volcano | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,990 m (13,090 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Ecuador |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | 1895 ± 30 years |
Sumaco is a Symettrical, isolated Stratovolcano, that is set off from the main Ecuador Volcanic axis. Its rocks a very distinct from those from most Andean volcanoes. Because of its lack of Andesitic composition, in favour of Basalt and Phonolitic rocks. Sumaco is heavely forested and contains a small cone in its broad summit crater. An historical eruption occurred in around 1895 (± 30 years)
Refrences
- Global Volcanism Program (GVP), www.si.edu
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