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Tupungatito

Tupungatito

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An inactive volcano in central Chile last active in 1959
  • proper noun
: Tupungatito
  • Despite its last eruption in 1959, scientists still keep a close watch on Tupungatito.

Examples

  • Recent studies have monitored volcanic gases around Tupungatito to assess potential hazards.

  • The Tupungatito volcano is located near the Andes mountains.

  • Climbers attempted to reach the summit of Tupungatito during their expedition in the Andes.

  • Did you know that Tupungatito last erupted in 1959?

  • Climbers attempted to reach the summit of Tupungatito during their expedition in the Andes.

  • Despite its last eruption in 1959, scientists still keep a close watch on Tupungatito.

  • The Tupungatito volcano is located near the Andes mountains.

Surface Forms

Tupungatito main

Etymology

Tupungatito is the Spanish diminutive of the nearby volcano Tupungato, and the ending -ito means 'little'. That's why the name means 'little Tupungato' and helps you remember it is a smaller volcano near the larger one.