The image below is the stratovolcano Ubinas, which is Peru's most active volcano. Ubinas is composed of Pleistocene, and has a 1.2-km-wide caldera that cuts across the top of the volcano. .
. Many of the volcanoes in Peru are active. Since they are active, Peru has information on high level hazards to be safe due to activity from volcanos. According to Think Hazard, they recommend the people of Peru take action on early warning signs of an eruption. By clicking this link, http://www.thinkhazard.org/report/195-peru/VA, there will be a list of precautions taken by the country to stay protected during any event that is damaging.
volcanodiscovery.com/peru.html
http://www.thinkhazard.org/report/195-peru/VA
http://volcano.oregonstate.edu/ubinas
It sounds like Peru is very active with volcanoes. After checking out thinkhazard.com I was surprised by how large of an area was marked has medium to high risk for volcanoes in Peru.
ReplyDeleteIt is fascinating that most of the volcanoes are still active and a threat. The information on Think Hazard really made me think about what it would be like to live near one of these deadly volcanoes. Thank you for your images, and your information!
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