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June 1877 Eruption and Lahars
- When
- June 26, 1877
- Where
- Cotopaxi volcano and surrounding valleys
Pyroclastic flows melted the ice cap, generating lahars that traveled over 100 km, destroying cities and valleys.
On June 26, 1877, pyroclastic flows descended on all sides of Cotopaxi, melting the entire ice cap. The resulting lahars traveled more than 100 km into the Pacific Ocean and western Amazon basin. The regional capital Latacunga, located in the south valley, was destroyed by these lahars.
Sources
- Cotopaxi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-21
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