Osorno, Volcano

Osorno, Volcano

CHILE

Osorno is a 2,652 m tall conical stratovolcano lying in Los Lagos, a region of Chile. It stands on the southeastern shore of Lake Llanquihue, and is known worldwide as a symbol of the local landscape. It is noted for its similar appearance to Mount Fuji. Osorno is one of the most active volcanoes of the southern Chilean Andes, with 11 historical eruptions recorded between 1575 and 1869. The upper slopes of the volcano are almost entirely covered in glaciers.