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2 clusters · 31 sources · 7 days · First seen 9 days ago · Last updated 2 days ago

Villarrica Volcano activity in Chile

Overview

The Villarrica Volcano in southern Chile has been placed under a yellow alert by the National Geology and Mining Service (Sernageomin) following a sustained rise in seismic activity, incandescence, and the emission of ballistic pyroclasts. Satellite imagery suggests the lava lake may be rising toward the surface.

In response, Senapred has activated a Preventive Early Warning for the Chilean communes of Villarrica, Pucón, Curarrehue, and Panguipulli to reinforce monitoring and risk management. While the volcano is located entirely within Chilean territory, authorities in the neighboring Argentine province of Neuquén are monitoring the situation, noting there is currently no direct impact on Argentine territory.

Entities

Senapred · Sernageomin · Villarrica Volcano · Agencia Estatal de Meteorología · Necochea

Timeline

2 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
Volcanic alerts raised for Mount Tokachi in Japan and Villarrica in Chile
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9 days ago

[INTERNATIONAL] 29 sources
Villarrica Volcano placed under yellow alert due to increased activity
Chile has raised the Villarrica Volcano to a yellow alert following increased seismic activity and crater incandescence. Authorities in Chile and Argentina are monitoring the situation closely.

Sources

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