Ubinas

Ubinas viewed from the west

Ubinas is a stratovolcano in southwestern Peru. It is 5,672 meters high and is located in the region of Moquegua, 900 km south of Lima. At its foot lies the city Querapi.

His last activity before 2006 was 1956. Since April 22, 2006 Ubinas spewing ash and threatens to break out. Since April 23, 2006, Peru has declared a state of emergency in the towns near the volcano.

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