Record SL-862829 · Wikidata Q207421
Tungurahua volcano
Ultra
Elevation
5,016
m
16,457 ft
Prominence
1,561 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
1.4669° S,
78.4417° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaTungurahua (; from Quichua tunguri (throat) and rahua (fire), "Throat of Fire") is an active stratovolcano located in the Cordillera Oriental of Ecuador. The volcano gives its name to the province of Tungurahua. Volcanic activity restarted on August 19, 1999, and is ongoing as of 2023, with several eruptive episodes since then, the most recent lasting from February 26 to March 16, 2016.
First ascent
Date
1873
Alphons Stübel and Wilhelm Reiss
Source · wikipedia
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volcán Tungurahua | 3,687 m | E 89° | 1.9 km |