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Destruction of Latacunga by Lahars
- When
- 1768
- Where
- Latacunga, south valley of Cotopaxi
- Part of
- Cotopaxi Volcano Eruption
Lahars caused by the 1768 volcanic activity destroyed Latacunga, located in the south valley of the volcano.
Latacunga, the town in the south valley of Cotopaxi, was destroyed by lahars caused by the volcanic activity, one of at least two such destructions of the city recorded, the other occurring in 1877. Such lahars result when a significant eruption flash-melts the summit glacier, sending devastating flows down the volcano's flanks guided by river valleys.
Sources
- Cotopaxi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-21
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