⛰️ Galeras
Colombia · Americas · 4,276 m · 1.22°N, 77.37°W
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Galeras is an active stratovolcano in the Colombian department of Nariño, near the departmental capital Pasto. Its summit rises 4,276 metres (14,029 ft) above sea level. It has erupted frequently since the Spanish conquest, with its first historical eruption being recorded on December 7, 1580. A 1993 eruption killed nine people, including six scientists who had descended into the volcano's crater to sample gases and take gravity measurements in an attempt to be able to predict future eruptions. It is currently the most active volcano in Colombia.
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Quick facts
| Country | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas |
| Elevation | 4,276 m above sea level |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 1.22°N, 77.37°W · view on map |
Galeras rises to 4,276 m in Colombia, in Americas. The full story of this mountain is described by the sourced introduction above (from Wikipedia).
More peaks in Colombia
Nevado del Tolima · Doña Juana · Guadalupe Hill · Monserrate · Nevado del Huila · Pico Cristóbal Colón · Puracé · Azufral · Pico Simón Bolívar · Cumbal Volcano.
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