Villarrica Volcano
Villarrica Volcano is a volcano in Chile, 2,860 m high. It last erupted in 2025.
- Elevation
- 2,860 m
- Type
- Stratovolcano
- Last eruption
- 2,025
On February 7, 2015, Villarrica triggered a yellow alert at both Servicio Nacional de Geología y Minería and Onemi. Minor explosions and low emissions of ashes were visible. Ten days later, another eruption occurred. The National Service of Geology and Mining (Sernageomin) declared a yellow alert after volcanic and seismic activity increased again, while the National Emergency Office of the Interior Ministry (ONEMI) kept the yellow alert.
Details
- Age
- < Upper Pleistocene
- Type
- Stratovolcano
- Range
- Andes
- Listing
- Region high pointUltra
- Language
- Spanish
- Location
- Southern Chile
- Map Size
- 200
- Other Name
- Ruka Pillañ
- Elevation M
- 2860
- Translation
- Place of Wealth
- First Ascent
- 1883, Chilean Army
- Prominence M
- 1575
- Easiest Route
- Villarrica ski centre – Piedra Negra
- Last Eruption
- 2025
- Volcanic Belt
- South Volcanic Zone
Questions about Villarrica Volcano
Where is Villarrica Volcano?
Villarrica Volcano is in Chile.
How high is Villarrica Volcano?
Villarrica Volcano is 2,860 m high.
When did Villarrica Volcano last erupt?
Villarrica Volcano last erupted in 2025.