Putana Volcano

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Putana

Putana (left) and Cerro Colorado.
Elevation 5,890 metres (19,324 ft)
Location Bolivia-Chile
Range Andes
Coordinates 22°33′S 67°51′W / -22.55, -67.85Coordinates: 22°33′S 67°51′W / -22.55, -67.85
Type Stratovolcano
Last eruption 1810 ± 10 years

Putana (also known as Jorgencal or Machuca) is a stratovolcano on the border between Bolivia and Chile. It lies immediately north of Sairecabur complex and south of Tocorpuri. Intense fumarolic activity occurs at its summit.

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