Months after its violent eruption in May 2008, Chile’s Chaitén Volcano remained active, and continued to send lahars—avalanches of volcanic ash, water, and mud—into the town of the same name.
Published Dec 21, 2008
Chaitén volcano emitted a column of ash and steam as its dome-building eruption continued in late September 2009.
Published Sep 30, 2009
In January 2009, an explosive dome collapse occurred at Chaitén Volcano, and ash and steam eruptions were visible from space.
Published Jan 24, 2009
Chile’s Chaiten Volcano remained active in early 2009, releasing plumes of ash and steam.
Published Mar 11, 2009
Although it has quieted in recent months, Chaitén Volcano remains active. Crystal clear skies reveal the volcano and the surrounding area in this natural-color satellite image from February 25, 2010.
Published Feb 26, 2010
In early 2009, Chaitén Volcano continued its months-long period of unrest. On January 19, 2009, the volcano experienced an explosive dome collaps.
Published Jan 20, 2009
A new eruption of the Chaitén Volcano forced authorities to evacuate residents who had returned to the nearby town of the same name. Ash emissions from the eruption spread across Patagonia to the Argentine east coast.
Published Feb 20, 2009
Acquired October 20, 2009, this high-resolution image of Chaitén Volcano shows a volcanic plume that appears almost white near the summit, likely due to high water content.
Published Oct 26, 2009
This astronaut photograph highlights two volcanoes located near the southern boundary of the Nazca–South America subduction zone in southern Chile. Dominating the scene is the massive Minchinmávida Volcano at image center. At bottom center is its smaller, but currently active, neighbor Chaitén.
Published Mar 9, 2009
