Tungurahua
| Tungurahua | |
|---|---|
| Elevation: | 16,479 ft (5,023 m) |
| Latitude: | 1° 28′ 1″ S |
| Longitude: | 78° 26′ 30″ W |
| Location: | Ecuador |
| Range: | Andes |
| Type: | Stratovolcano |
Tungurahua, also known as "The Black Giant", is an active volcano in Ecuador with a 180 meter (600 ft.) wide crater.
Its most recent eruption occurred in 1944. In August 2003, it ejected a plume of ash and smoke 3 kilometers (2 miles) into the air.
External links
- Ecuador volcano rumbles to life (http://www.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,4057,7030468%255E1702,00.html) - News.com
Tungurahua is also a province of Ecuador, with captital city Ambato. The Tungurahua volcano is located in the province of Tungurahua.
External links
- Tungurahua website (http://www.vivecuador.com/html2/eng/tungurahua_en.htm)
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