Santa Isabel
Shield in Colombia
Key Facts
Elevation
4,944 m (16,220 ft)
Type
Shield
Location
4.818°, -75.365°
Region
Northern Andean Volcanic Arc
Rock Type
Andesite / Basaltic Andesite
Tectonic Setting
Subduction zone
Location
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Overview
Santa Isabel is a small andesitic shield volcano that is dwarfed by its neighbors to the NE (Nevado del Ruiz) and SE (Tolima). Three lava domes occupy the elongated, N-S-trending glaciated summit region, which has two main peaks. Holocene lava flows fill valleys to the SW and SE.
A small Holocene lava dome was emplaced at the center of a circular depression about 10 km SW. No historical eruptions are known.
Volcanic Hazards & Risk Assessment
Primary Hazards
Risk Level
Geological Composition & Structure
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Tectonic Setting
Age & Formation
Eruption Statistics & Analysis
| Metric | Value | Global Ranking | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Recorded Eruptions | Unknown | Low | Moderately active volcano |
| Maximum VEI | VEI Unknown | Minor | Local impact potential |
| Recent Activity | 2876 years ago | Historical | Historically active |
Monitoring & Alert Status
Monitoring Networks
Current Status
Nearby Volcanoes in South America Volcanic Regions
Quick Info
- •Smithsonian ID: 351021
- •Evidence: Eruption Dated
- •Epoch: Holocene
About the Photo
Santa Isabel is a small glaciated volcano is seen here from its much larger neighbor to the NE, Nevado del Ruiz. Holocene lava flows fill SW and SE valleys. A small Holocene lava dome was emplaced about 10 km SW of the volcano.
Photo by Norm Banks, 1985 (U.S. Geological Survey).
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Basic Information
This page shows basic data from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program. For more detailed information, visit the official Smithsonian page.