Puchuldiza
Geothermal field in the Tarapacá Region of Chile / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Puchuldiza is a geothermal field in the Tarapacá Region of Chile. It is part of the Central Volcanic Zone of the Andes, close to the active volcano Isluga and several older volcanoes in the neighbourhood; the most recent activity from one of the neighbouring volcanoes was 900,000 ± 300,000 years ago. Geothermal features include geysers and hot springs. Puchuldiza has been inspected for the possibility that it may be suitable as a source for geothermal energy.
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Puchuldiza | |
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Coordinates: 19°25′S 69°00′W[1] | |
Location | Tarapacá Region, Chile |
Part of | Central Volcanic Zone of the Andes |
Area | |
• Total | 1 square kilometre (250 acres) |
Elevation | 4,200 m (13,800 ft) |
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