Quilotoa - Wikipedia
Quilotoa (Spanish pronunciation:) is a water-filled crater lake and the most western volcano in the Ecuadorian Andes. The 3-kilometre (2 mi)-wide caldera was formed by the collapse of this dacite volcano following a catastrophic VEI -6 eruption about 800 years ago, which produced pyroclastic flows and lahars that reached the Pacific Ocean , and ...
Quilotoa - Global Volcanism Program
Quilotoa is a truncated, dacitic cone in the Western Cordillera of Ecuador, 35 km WNW of the city of Latacunga, that contains a 3-km-wide caldera with steep-sided walls that rise 400 m above the surface of 240-m-deep caldera lake.
Quilotoa Volcano Earthquakes: Latest Quakes Past 14 Days - VolcanoDiscovery
Mar 11, 2022 · Quilotoa volcano is a small 3 km wide caldera about 80 km SSW of Quito. It is the westernmost of Ecuador's Andean volcanoes. The caldera is the truncated remnant of a dacitic stratovolcano. It has steep inner walls which rise 400 m above the surface of a 240 m deep lake.
Quilotoa Lake: A Guide to Ecuador’s Breathtaking Crater Lagoon
Feb 13, 2022 · Located in the western Ecuadorian Andes, Laguna Quilotoa is actually a collapsed volcano. Known as a caldera lake, the area boasts jaw-dropping panoramic views, ethereal electric-blue water, and the opportunity to hike, kayak, or …
Quilotoa volcano — Ecuador: An overview of young dacitic volcanism in a ...
Sep 10, 2008 · Quilotoa volcano and its caldera-lake comprise the most-western active volcano of Ecuador's volcanic arc. Its most recent eruption occurred at ca. AD 1150 (800 yr BP) which involved large ash flows and a widespread ash-fall deposit (0.8 × 10 6 km 2 ) that is observed throughout the northern half of Ecuador.
Quilotoa: Ecuador's Volcanic Masterpiece | LAC Geo
Oct 17, 2024 · Known for its stunning emerald waters and the dramatic volcanic landscape, Quilotoa is a must-see for travelers exploring Ecuador's diverse geography. Formed by a volcanic eruption over 600 years ago, the crater has evolved into a beautiful caldera lake that captivates visitors with its vivid color, stark beauty, and high-altitude location.
Laguna Quilotoa – Ecuador - Atlas Obscura
Jul 15, 2016 · When the Quilotoa volcano last erupted in 1280, it left behind a gaping caldera 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) across, which is now filled with brilliant turquoise water. The word “quilotoa” comes...
Quilotoa Crater Lake - Galapagos Unbound
Quilotoa is the westernmost volcano within the Ecuadorian Andes, and its two-mile wide caldera presents a stunning panorama with its green and turquoise tinted lake. The crater lake is rather deep at 250 meters, and its distinct coloring comes from the dissolved volcanic minerals remaining from its past eruptions.
Quilotoa Lake + Quilotoa Loop Trek: Ultimate Guide - Explorers …
Mar 31, 2023 · Despite not having the typical appearance of a volcano, Quilotoa is easily one of the most spectacular volcanoes in South America! Looking for some Quilotoa Lake facts? Here are a few we learned during our visit that might surprise you.
Quilotoa – Quilotoa.org
Located in the central Ecuadorian province of Cotopaxi, at the end of the majestic Western Andes, rises the impressive Quilotoa Lagoon, nestled in the crater of the active volcano that shares its name.