Pastos Grandes caldera
| Pastos Grandes Caldera | |
|---|---|
 Laguna Pastos Grandes, probably a remainder of the Pastos Grandes Caldera Lake. Resurgent center on the South (highest point not shown), caldera scarps on the right side of the laguna. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,600 m (15,100 ft) (avg) |
| Listing | List of volcanoes in Bolivia |
| Coordinates | 21°40′S 67°51′W / 21.667°S 67.850°WCoordinates: 21°40′S 67°51′W / 21.667°S 67.850°W |
| Geography | |
| Location |
Potosí Department, Bolivia |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Caldera |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Altiplano–Puna volcanic complex |
Pastos Grandes Caldera or Cerro Pastos Grandes (a resurgent centre) is an old caldera in the Potosí Department, Bolivia, which belongs to the Altiplano–Puna volcanic complex. Lagunas Pastos Grandes, Khara and Cachi may be remnants of a greater caldera lake. Size of the caldera: 50 km x 40 km. A large (VEI 7) eruption c. 2.9 million years ago produced 820 cubic kilometers (197 cu mi) of tephra.
See also
References
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