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Cerro Tuzgle

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Cerro Tuzgle
Cerro Tuzgle
Cerro Tuzgle
Cerro Tuzgle
Cerro Tuzgle
Cerro Tuzgle
Cerro Tuzgle
Cerro Tuzgle
Cerro Tuzgle
Cerro Tuzgle
Cerro Tuzgle
Cerro Tuzgle
Cerro Tuzgle
Cerro Tuzgle
Cerro Tuzgle
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Susques, Argentina

Cerro Tuzgle is a dormant stratovolcano in the Susques Department of Jujuy Province in Argentina. Tuzgle is a prominent volcano of the back-arc of the Andes and lies about 280 kilometres east of the main volcanic arc. Part of the Central Volcanic Zone of the Andes, it is 5,486 metres high above sea level and was constructed during different stages over a caldera and lava domes. Some major lava flows emanate from the summit crater, and one confirmed and one possible flank collapse unit as well as an ignimbrite sheet are associated with this volcano. The first volcanic activity of Tuzgle occurred 650,000 years ago and formed the Tuzgle Ignimbrite. Subsequently, lava domes were erupted and three lava flow units were named San Antonio, Azufre, and Tuzgle. The latest lava flows are dated at 17.5 and 1.5 Ma and volcanic activity may have continued into the Holocene. Several thermal springs are associated with the volcano, and some have been investigated for possible geothermal energy production. Sulfur was formerly mined on the mountain. Argentina's National Route 40 runs along the foot of the volcano.
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