The country of Bolivia hosts numerous active [i 1] and extinct volcanoes across its territory. The active volcanoes are in western Bolivia making up the Cordillera Occidental, the western limit of the Altiplano plateau. Many of the active volcanoes are international mountains shared with Chile.

There are 44 photos available for volcanoes in Bolivia. The Olca-Paruma volcanic complex, seen here from the west, forms a 15-km-long E-W ridge forming the border between Chile and Bolivia and is comprised of several stratovolcanoes with Holocene lava flows.

Uturuncu is a dormant volcano in the Sur Lípez Province of Bolivia. It is 6,008 metres (19,711 ft) high, has two summit peaks, and consists of a complex of lava domes and lava flows with a total volume estimated to be 50–85 km3.

Ollagüe (Spanish pronunciation: [oˈʎaɣwe]) or Ullawi (Aymara: [uˈʎawi]) is a massive andesite stratovolcano in the Andes on the Bolivia–Chile border, within the Antofagasta Region of Chile and the Potosi Department of Bolivia.

Volcanoes of Bolivia (36) Bolivia on the Altiplano tectonic plate has some of the world's highest volcanoes. All active volcanoes of Bolivia are listed here.

Sep 19, 2024 · Bolivia is home to some of the world's highest volcanoes, with 7 Holocene volcanoes and 22 Pleistocene volcanoes. The Parinacota volcano is one of the most prominent volcanoes in Bolivia, and it played a crucial role in forming the Uyuni salt flats, which are officially known as Salar de Uyuni.

Discover Bolivia's volcanic wonders: from soaring peaks to otherworldly landscapes. A guide to the country's volcanic history, the best viewpoints, and more.

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The country of Bolivia hosts numerous active and extinct volcanoes across its territory. The active volcanoes are in western Bolivia making up the Cordillera Occidental, the western limit of the Altiplano plateau. Many of the active volcanoes are international mountains shared with Chile.

Nuevo Mundo volcano is a complex of silicic lava domes and flows in western Bolivia between Potosí and Uyuni. The biggest eruption from Nuevo Mundo was a plinian eruption that deposited ash 200 km east of the volcano, where it can be found at …