🌋 Casa Colorada (volcano)

Argentina · Americas · 22.32°S, 66.33°W

Casa Colorada is a dacitic volcanic dome complex erupted 17 million years ago. It has a volume of 1.5 cubic kilometres (0.36 cu mi). The complex formed in three stages, involving a tuff ring, lava domes and dacitic lava flows. It is constructed on red beds and a basement of Ordovician age. The main dome is dated 17.3 mya by potassium–argon dating. The main minerals are biotite, hornblende, feldspar and quartz; oxide minerals are also present.

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Country	Argentina
Continent / region	Americas
Coordinates (approx.)	22.32°S, 66.33°W · view on map

Casa Colorada (volcano) is located in Argentina, in Americas.

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