Peru

Uaynaputina (Huaynaputina, Waynaputina) - a large volcano located in the volcanic highlands of southern Peru. The volcano is not identifiable in the mining field, but instead has the form of a large volcanic crater. Famous for the catastrophic eruption of 19 February 1600 (Volcanic Explosivity Index or VEI 6), which was the most powerful eruption in the history of South America. It is believed...