Purace
CountryColombia
TypeStratovolcano
Elevation4646 m
Last Eruption1977
About Purace
An active volcano in southern Colombia. Has hot springs and fumaroles. The name means mountain of fire in the indigenous language. Located in Purace National Natural Park.
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