South America is a continent that features the maximum number of active volcanoes in the world. As far as volcanoes are concerned, Argentina ranks right up there at the top.The volcanoes in the highest mountain ranges witness the arrival of thousands of visitors who come to the lands of Argentina. The country boasts of 214 volcanoes out of which 112 volcanoes are Holocene volcanoes.
Most of the volcanoes in the country are inactive and have become sites of tourist attraction.The eastern summit crater contains a briny Crater Lake and displays intense fumarolic activity. These sites are widely appreciated for their splendid natural beauty and are popular with nature lovers.
One of the popular volcanoes in Argentina is the Copahue volcano. It is one of the few extant volcanoes in the country and attracts thousands of visitors every year. The crater of the volcano is 8 km wide and was created long way back, about 0.6 millions years ago in close proximity to the NW margin of the Pliocene. The peak of the crater comprises of a salty lake, which is characterized by strong fumarolic activity. The volcano has witnessed sporadic eruptions since the 18th century and the in recent times, the volcano erupted in July 2000.
Apart from this volcano, there are also other volcanoes in the country, most of which are dormant and are favorite haunts of nature lovers. Other popular vaolcanoes of Argentina are Antofagasta de la Sierra, Antofalla, Aracar, Caldera del Atuel, Cerro Bayo, Cerro El Cóndor and many others.
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