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Bolivia's 'Zombie Volcano' Uturuncu Awakens, Sparks Concerns

5/6/2025

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After 250,000 years of dormancy, Bolivia's "zombie volcano," Uturuncu, is stirring to life with heightened seismic activity and gas emissions. Beneath its surface lies a hydrothermal system, yet experts believe an eruption is unlikely. However, the volcano's closeness to nearby towns fuels worries about potential devastation, leading scientists to closely monitor its behavior.

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After 250,000 years of dormancy, Bolivia's "zombie volcano," Uturuncu, is stirring to life with heightened seismic activity and gas emissions. Beneath its surface lies a hydrothermal system, yet experts believe an eruption is unlikely. However, the volcano's closeness to nearby towns fuels worries about potential devastation, leading scientists to closely monitor its behavior.