Fun fact 4 about Cotopaxi
mountain
In 2015, Cotopaxi experienced two large phreatic eruptions, marking a new phase of volcanic activity.
Cotopaxi
Ecuador
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Cotopaxi
Ecuador
Elevation
5,897 m
Countries
Ecuador
Cotopaxi is an active stratovolcano in the Andes Mountains, located in Cotopaxi National Park in Cotopaxi Province, about 50 km (31.1 mi) south of Quito, and 31 km (19 mi) northeast of the city of Latacunga, Ecuador. It is the second highest summit in Ecuador, reaching a height of 5,897 m (19,347 ft).
From the “Recent activity” section
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