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'''Casiri''' |
'''Casiri''', also known as Paucarani, is an about {{convert|5650|m|ft|0}} high complex volcano in the Barroso mountain range of the [[Andes]], in the [[Tacna Region]] of [[Peru]]. It consists of four individual volcanic edifices with [[lava dome]]s; the southeasternmost edifice has been active during the [[Holocene]], producing thick [[lava flow]]s that have overrun [[moraine]]s of [[Pleistocene]] age. The youngest lava flow has been dated to 2,600 ± 400 years ago. Although no historical eruptions are known, the volcano is considered to be potentially active and is monitored. |
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The volcano features [[geothermal]] manifestations and is linked to a larger geothermal field that has been prospected for [[geothermal power]] generation |
The volcano features [[geothermal]] manifestations and is linked to a larger geothermal field that has been prospected for [[geothermal power]] generation. There are two [[sulfur]] mines on the volcano, and the Paucarani [[reservoir]] that contains the bulk of [[Tacna]]'s water supply is associated with Casiri: The [[Rio Uchusuma]] that flows through the reservoir originates on the volcano and the reservoir is located on the foot of Casiri. |
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Casiri is a {{convert|5650|m}} high{{sfn|Vela|Cáceres|Calderón|Chijcheapaza|2016|p=19}} [[stratovolcano]] with [[lava dome]]s{{sfn|Cervantes G.|Monge Miguel|2000|p=7}} close to the border between Peru and [[Chile]] |
Casiri is a {{convert|5650|m}} high{{sfn|Vela|Cáceres|Calderón|Chijcheapaza|2016|p=19}} [[stratovolcano]] with [[lava dome]]s{{sfn|Cervantes G.|Monge Miguel|2000|p=7}} close to the border between Peru and [[Chile]].{{sfn|Bromley|Thouret|Schimmelpfennig|Mariño|2019|p=4}} There are four individual volcanic edifices at Casiri: three older ones that form a 5 kilometre-long chain, and a southeasterly younger edifice with a well preserved lava dome in its [[Volcanic crater|crater]]{{sfn|Vela|Cáceres|Calderón|Chijcheapaza|2016|p=19}} which is breached to the south.{{sfn|Bromley|Thouret|Schimmelpfennig|Mariño|2019|p=4}} An older lava dome lies{{sfn|de Silva|Francis|1990|p=296}} in the western part of the complex.{{sfn|de Silva|Francis|1990|p=297}} The whole Casiri volcano grew on the southern flanks of older volcanoes{{sfn|Bromley|Thouret|Schimmelpfennig|Mariño|2019|p=4}} and rises about {{convert|1050|m}} above the surrounding terrain.{{sfn|de Silva|Francis|1990|p=288}} The edifice has a volume of about {{convert|7|km3}}, with a diameter of {{convert|5|km}}.{{sfn|de Silva|Francis|1990|p=288}} |
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[[Lava flow]]s, stubby{{sfn|Bromley|Thouret|Schimmelpfennig|Mariño|2019|p=4}} and thick |
[[Lava flow]]s, stubby{{sfn|Bromley|Thouret|Schimmelpfennig|Mariño|2019|p=4}} and thick owing to viscosity,{{sfn|Mendívil Echevarría|1965|pp=64-65}} originate on the younger edifice{{sfn|de Silva|Francis|1990|p=296}} and spread in several directions.{{sfn|Mendívil Echevarría|1965|pp=64-65}} The flows reach lengths of {{convert|2|km}}{{sfn|Vela|Cáceres|Calderón|Chijcheapaza|2016|p=19}} and are well preserved, displaying flow lines,{{sfn|Mendívil Echevarría|1965|pp=64-65}} levees and lobes;{{sfn|Bromley|Thouret|Schimmelpfennig|Mariño|2019|p=11}} on images taken from space they have dark colours.{{sfn|de Silva|Francis|1990|p=297}} Some parts of the volcano underwent [[hydrothermal]] alteration,{{sfn|Cervantes G.|Monge Miguel|2000|loc=Map4}} producing gray-white rocks{{sfn|Mendívil Echevarría|1965|p=57}} and [[clay]],{{sfn|Zavala Carrión|Steinmüller|1997|p=66}} and wind-blown ash covers part of the lava flows.{{sfn|Bromley|Thouret|Schimmelpfennig|Mariño|2019|p=11}} |
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Casiri is part of the {{ill|Cordillera del Barroso|es}};<ref name="Galloso2009" /> generally, the terrain around Casiri is dominated by various volcanic and [[Fluvio-glacial|fluvioglacial]] formations along with some [[moraine]]s.{{sfn|Mendívil Echevarría|1965|loc=Map2}}{{sfn|Cervantes G.|Monge Miguel|2000|loc=Map4}} The mountain chains Barroso and Huancune lie southwest and south from Casiri, respectively,{{sfn|Cervantes G.|Monge Miguel|2000|loc=Map4}} and the neighbouring mountains Auquitapie and Iñuma are covered with [[snow]].{{sfn|INGEMMET|2000|p=277}} Geologically, Casiri is considered to be part of the so-called "Paucarani Volcanics".{{sfn|Mendívil Echevarría|1965|p=64}} |
Casiri is part of the {{ill|Cordillera del Barroso|es}} mountain range;<ref name="Galloso2009" /> generally, the terrain around Casiri is dominated by various volcanic and [[Fluvio-glacial|fluvioglacial]] formations along with some [[moraine]]s.{{sfn|Mendívil Echevarría|1965|loc=Map2}}{{sfn|Cervantes G.|Monge Miguel|2000|loc=Map4}} The mountain chains Barroso and Huancune lie southwest and south from Casiri, respectively,{{sfn|Cervantes G.|Monge Miguel|2000|loc=Map4}} and the neighbouring mountains Auquitapie and Iñuma are covered with [[snow]].{{sfn|INGEMMET|2000|p=277}} Geologically, Casiri is considered to be part of the so-called "Paucarani Volcanics".{{sfn|Mendívil Echevarría|1965|p=64}} |
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=== Hydrology and Paucarani reservoir === |
=== Hydrology and Paucarani reservoir === |
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=== Human geography === |
=== Human geography === |
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Casiri is located in the [[Tarata Province]]{{sfn|INGEMMET|2000|p=277}} of the [[Tacna Region]] of Peru;<ref name="Galloso2009" /> it lies about {{convert|100|km}} northeast from the city of [[Tacna]] and close to the border with Chile and Bolivia.{{sfn|de Silva|Francis|1990|p=288}} The volcano is situated north of the town of Paucarani;{{sfn|Cervantes G.|Monge Miguel|2000|p=7}} other human structures in the area south of Casiri are Calachata and Tulipiña. There are also numerous roads in the area,{{sfn|Cervantes G.|Monge Miguel|2000|loc=Map4}} including one which runs south of the volcano and reaches the Capaja camp to its west.{{sfn|Mendívil Echevarría|1965|loc=Map2}} The town of Paucarani can be reached from the highway that connects [[Tacna]] with [[Charaña]] in [[Bolivia]] and [[Villa Industrial]] in [[Chile]], through a secondary road.{{sfn|Mendívil Echevarría|1965|p=5}} The region is thinly populated.{{sfn|Cruz Pauccara|Flores Jacobo|Velarde Benavente|2020|p=11}} A [[rain gauge]] of the {{ill|Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú|es}} was |
Casiri is located in the [[Tarata Province]]{{sfn|INGEMMET|2000|p=277}} of the [[Tacna Region]] of Peru;<ref name="Galloso2009" /> it lies about {{convert|100|km}} northeast from the city of [[Tacna]] and close to the border with Chile and Bolivia.{{sfn|de Silva|Francis|1990|p=288}} The volcano is situated north of the town of Paucarani;{{sfn|Cervantes G.|Monge Miguel|2000|p=7}} other human structures in the area south of Casiri are Calachata and Tulipiña. There are also numerous roads in the area,{{sfn|Cervantes G.|Monge Miguel|2000|loc=Map4}} including one which runs south of the volcano and reaches the Capaja camp to its west.{{sfn|Mendívil Echevarría|1965|loc=Map2}} The town of Paucarani can be reached from the highway that connects [[Tacna]] with [[Charaña]] in [[Bolivia]] and [[Villa Industrial]] in [[Chile]], through a secondary road.{{sfn|Mendívil Echevarría|1965|p=5}} The region is thinly populated.{{sfn|Cruz Pauccara|Flores Jacobo|Velarde Benavente|2020|p=11}} A [[rain gauge]] of the {{ill|Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú|es}} was in use on the volcano at {{convert|4600|m}} elevation from 1946 to 2003.{{sfn|Acosta Pereira|Cotrina Chávez|Peña Laureano|2009|p=29}} |
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The volcano is considered a potential [[tourist]] attraction{{sfn|INGEMMET|2000|p=272}} owing to its scenery.{{sfn|INGEMMET|2000|p=283}} It is also part of the {{lang|es|Monumento Natural de Paucarani}} [[geopark]]{{sfn|INGEMMET|2000|p=277}} and has been proposed to become a protected area.{{sfn|INGEMMET|2000|p=283}} The Paucarani reservoir also could be exploited for [[tourism]] purposes as well.{{sfn|INGEMMET|2000|p=277}} |
The volcano is considered a potential [[tourist]] attraction{{sfn|INGEMMET|2000|p=272}} owing to its scenery.{{sfn|INGEMMET|2000|p=283}} It is also part of the {{lang|es|Monumento Natural de Paucarani}} [[geopark]]{{sfn|INGEMMET|2000|p=277}} and has been proposed to become a protected area.{{sfn|INGEMMET|2000|p=283}} The Paucarani reservoir also could be exploited for [[tourism]] purposes as well.{{sfn|INGEMMET|2000|p=277}} |
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== Geology == |
== Geology == |
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The [[ |
The [[Nazca Plate]] [[subducts]] beneath the [[South America Plate]] at a rate of {{convert|7|-|9|cm/year|in/year}}{{sfn|Bromley|Thouret|Schimmelpfennig|Mariño|2019|p=2}} and causes volcanism along the western margin of South America. This volcanism is distributed over three volcanic belts, the [[Northern Volcanic Zone]], the [[Central Volcanic Zone]] and the [[Southern Volcanic Zone]]. The Central Volcanic Zone includes the volcanoes of southern Peru,{{sfn|de Silva|Francis|1990|p=287}} a country with over 300 volcanoes. Of these, [[El Misti]], [[Huaynaputina]], [[Sabancaya]], [[Ticsani]], [[Tutupaca]], [[Ubinas]] and [[Yucamane]] have been active during [[recorded history|historical time]]. There are also geothermal manifestations such as [[fumaroles]], [[geyser]]s and [[hot spring]]s in the country.{{sfn|Cacya Dueñas|Vargas Rodríguez|Cruz Pauccara|2013|p=8}} Despite the activity, volcanism in Peru is poorly known.{{sfn|de Silva|Francis|1990|p=287}} |
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=== Composition === |
=== Composition === |
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=== Eruption history === |
=== Eruption history === |
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The [[Quaternary]]-age{{sfn|Núñez Juárez|Morche|Fídel Smoll|1997|p=12}} Casiri is one of the youngest volcanic systems in southern Peru{{sfn|Cervantes G.|Monge Miguel|2000|p=7}} with postglacial activity,{{sfn|Mendívil Echevarría|1965|p=28}} and Peru's southernmost [[Holocene]] volcano.<ref name="GVP" /> [[Holocene]] lavas sourced from [[fissure vent]]s{{sfn|INGEMMET|2000|p=4}} overlie [[Pleistocene]]-age [[moraine]]s and are uneroded;{{sfn|Mendívil Echevarría|1965|p=2}} [[radiometric dating]] on the volcano has yielded ages of 50,000 years{{sfn|INGEMMET|2000|p=270}} and [[surface exposure dating]] |
The [[Quaternary]]-age{{sfn|Núñez Juárez|Morche|Fídel Smoll|1997|p=12}} Casiri is one of the youngest volcanic systems in southern Peru{{sfn|Cervantes G.|Monge Miguel|2000|p=7}} with postglacial activity,{{sfn|Mendívil Echevarría|1965|p=28}} and Peru's southernmost [[Holocene]] volcano.<ref name="GVP" /> [[Holocene]] lavas sourced from [[fissure vent]]s{{sfn|INGEMMET|2000|p=4}} overlie [[Pleistocene]]-age [[moraine]]s and are uneroded;{{sfn|Mendívil Echevarría|1965|p=2}} [[radiometric dating]] on the volcano has yielded ages of 50,000 years{{sfn|INGEMMET|2000|p=270}} and [[surface exposure dating]] has found ages of 6,000 ± 900 and 2,600 ± 400 years for two dark lava flows southwest and south of Casiri's main summit, respectively.{{sfn|Bromley|Thouret|Schimmelpfennig|Mariño|2019|p=7}} |
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There are no reported eruptions,{{sfn|Vela|Cáceres|Calderón|Chijcheapaza|2016|p=19}} but activity may{{sfn|Mendívil Echevarría|1965|p=65}} or may not have occurred in historical time;{{sfn|de Silva|Francis|1990|p=297}} |
There are no reported eruptions,{{sfn|Vela|Cáceres|Calderón|Chijcheapaza|2016|p=19}} but activity may{{sfn|Mendívil Echevarría|1965|p=65}} or may not have occurred in historical time;{{sfn|de Silva|Francis|1990|p=297}} there are [[hot spring]]s and [[solfatara]]s,{{sfn|INGEMMET|2000|p=277}} and Casiri has been classified as a latent{{sfn|INGEMMET|2000|p=182}} or potentially active volcano{{sfn|Núñez Juárez|Morche|Fídel Smoll|1997|p=34}} with a moderate threat level.{{sfn|Vela|Cáceres|Calderón|Chijcheapaza|2016|p=29}} In 2012, the Geophysical Institute in Peru announced that it would begin monitoring Casiri, along with two other volcanoes in southern Peru, with [[seismometer]]s.<ref name="Rivas2012a" /> |
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== Human use == |
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=== Geothermal power === |
=== Geothermal power === |
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The area of Casiri |
The area of Casiri features the Chungará-Kallapuma geothermal field, where about 50 separate vents occur along the path of the Quebrada Chungará and the Kallapuma River; they reach temperatures of {{convert|83.4|C}}. These phenomena appear to relate to the activity of neighbouring volcanoes, which supply the heat to the geothermal field,{{sfn|Cacya Dueñas|Vargas Rodríguez|Cruz Pauccara|2013|p=55}} while [[rainfall]] supplies the water and [[fault (geology)|fault]]s the paths for the ascending water; the hot springs are currently used as [[spa]]s by the local population.{{sfn|Cacya Dueñas|Vargas Rodríguez|Cruz Pauccara|2013|p=69}} |
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The [[geothermal power]] potential of the [[Tacna Region]] has been researched, partly because the Tacna Region covers its electricity demand with either nonrenewable [[oil]] or with [[hydropower]] (which is subject to climate variations). [[Mining]] is both an important economic resource in Tacna and a major consumer of electricity.{{sfn|Cacya Dueñas|Vargas Rodríguez|Cruz Pauccara|2013|p=3}} In the case of the Chungará-Kallapuma geothermal field, the capacity of a 75 [[megawatt]] power plant exists;{{sfn|Cacya Dueñas|Vargas Rodríguez|Cruz Pauccara|2013|p=112}} however, despite ongoing research since 1974 and a high geothermal potential, no geothermal power production has taken place in Peru {{as of|2013|lc=y}}.{{sfn|Cacya Dueñas|Vargas Rodríguez|Cruz Pauccara|2013|p=8}} |
The [[geothermal power]] potential of the [[Tacna Region]] has been researched, partly because the Tacna Region covers its electricity demand with either nonrenewable [[oil]] or with [[hydropower]] (which is subject to climate variations). [[Mining]] is both an important economic resource in Tacna and a major consumer of electricity.{{sfn|Cacya Dueñas|Vargas Rodríguez|Cruz Pauccara|2013|p=3}} In the case of the Chungará-Kallapuma geothermal field, the capacity of a 75 [[megawatt]] power plant exists;{{sfn|Cacya Dueñas|Vargas Rodríguez|Cruz Pauccara|2013|p=112}} however, despite ongoing research since 1974 and a high geothermal potential, no geothermal power production has taken place in Peru {{as of|2013|lc=y}}.{{sfn|Cacya Dueñas|Vargas Rodríguez|Cruz Pauccara|2013|p=8}} |
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Elevation | 5,650 m (18,540 ft) |
Coordinates | 17°28′S 69°48′W / 17.467°S 69.800°W[1] |
Geography | |
Casiri, also known as Paucarani, is an about 5,650 metres (18,537 ft) high complex volcano in the Barroso mountain range of the Andes, in the Tacna Region of Peru. It consists of four individual volcanic edifices with lava domes; the southeasternmost edifice has been active during the Holocene, producing thick lava flows that have overrun moraines of Pleistocene age. The youngest lava flow has been dated to 2,600 ± 400 years ago. Although no historical eruptions are known, the volcano is considered to be potentially active and is monitored.
The volcano features geothermal manifestations and is linked to a larger geothermal field that has been prospected for geothermal power generation. There are two sulfur mines on the volcano, and the Paucarani reservoir that contains the bulk of Tacna's water supply is associated with Casiri: The Rio Uchusuma that flows through the reservoir originates on the volcano and the reservoir is located on the foot of Casiri.
Name
The name "Casiri" might mean "bawler" in Aymara.[2] Casiri is also known as Paucarani[3] or Paugarani,[1] although Casiri and Paucarani are sometimes treated as distinct volcanoes.[4] A lake with the name "Casiri" lies about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) north from the volcano;[5] it is a glacial lake[6] and a reservoir[7] which drains into the Mauri River through the Quebrada Chungara and Rio Kallapuma.[8]
Geography and geomorphology
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Casiri is a 5,650 metres (18,540 ft) high[1] stratovolcano with lava domes[9] close to the border between Peru and Chile.[10] There are four individual volcanic edifices at Casiri: three older ones that form a 5 kilometre-long chain, and a southeasterly younger edifice with a well preserved lava dome in its crater[1] which is breached to the south.[10] An older lava dome lies[11] in the western part of the complex.[12] The whole Casiri volcano grew on the southern flanks of older volcanoes[10] and rises about 1,050 metres (3,440 ft) above the surrounding terrain.[13] The edifice has a volume of about 7 cubic kilometres (1.7 cu mi), with a diameter of 5 kilometres (3.1 mi).[13]
Lava flows, stubby[10] and thick owing to viscosity,[14] originate on the younger edifice[11] and spread in several directions.[14] The flows reach lengths of 2 kilometres (1.2 mi)[1] and are well preserved, displaying flow lines,[14] levees and lobes;[15] on images taken from space they have dark colours.[12] Some parts of the volcano underwent hydrothermal alteration,[16] producing gray-white rocks[17] and clay,[18] and wind-blown ash covers part of the lava flows.[15]
Casiri is part of the Cordillera del Barroso mountain range;[19] generally, the terrain around Casiri is dominated by various volcanic and fluvioglacial formations along with some moraines.[5][16] The mountain chains Barroso and Huancune lie southwest and south from Casiri, respectively,[16] and the neighbouring mountains Auquitapie and Iñuma are covered with snow.[20] Geologically, Casiri is considered to be part of the so-called "Paucarani Volcanics".[21]
Hydrology and Paucarani reservoir
The Rio Uchusuma, a tributary of the Rio Mauri, originates on Casiri.[19] A natural lake called Paucarani exists on the southeastern foot of Casiri,[16][20] and the Quebrada Achuco valley[9] is also located south of Casiri,[16] accompanied by wetlands.[22][16] On the other side, the southeastward-flowing Quebrada Mamuta lies to the north and northeast of the volcano, and to the northwest lie streams which flow through the lake Casiri and the lake Liñuma into the Rio Mauri.[5] Volcanic activity has influenced the drainages through the formation of lava dams, altering watersheds.[21]
An earth dam[20] on the Rio Uchusuma[23] was built in 1982-1986[24] and forms a reservoir also called Paucarani[22] on the southeastern foot of the volcano just southwest from the natural lake Paucarani.[16] This reservoir has a capacity of 10,500,000 cubic metres (370,000,000 cu ft) of water[25] and is a key[24] part of the water supply of Tacna;[26] water is transferred from the Paucarani reservoir through the Canal Uchusuma to Tacna,[27] covering 90% of Tacna's water consumption for both irrigation and human use.[28]
The Paucarani reservoir is also involved in the regulation of the Rio Caplina.[29] In 2012, a broken floodgate caused a damaging flood.[30] Alterations in the reservoir that increased its storage volume[24] may be responsible for water leaks in the dam;[31] additional problems reported at Paucarani are contamination with heavy metals - especially arsenic.[32]
Human geography
Casiri is located in the Tarata Province[20] of the Tacna Region of Peru;[19] it lies about 100 kilometres (62 mi) northeast from the city of Tacna and close to the border with Chile and Bolivia.[13] The volcano is situated north of the town of Paucarani;[9] other human structures in the area south of Casiri are Calachata and Tulipiña. There are also numerous roads in the area,[16] including one which runs south of the volcano and reaches the Capaja camp to its west.[5] The town of Paucarani can be reached from the highway that connects Tacna with Charaña in Bolivia and Villa Industrial in Chile, through a secondary road.[33] The region is thinly populated.[34] A rain gauge of the Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú was in use on the volcano at 4,600 metres (15,100 ft) elevation from 1946 to 2003.[35]
The volcano is considered a potential tourist attraction[36] owing to its scenery.[37] It is also part of the Monumento Natural de Paucarani geopark[20] and has been proposed to become a protected area.[37] The Paucarani reservoir also could be exploited for tourism purposes as well.[20]
Geology
The Nazca Plate subducts beneath the South America Plate at a rate of 7–9 centimetres per year (2.8–3.5 in/year)[38] and causes volcanism along the western margin of South America. This volcanism is distributed over three volcanic belts, the Northern Volcanic Zone, the Central Volcanic Zone and the Southern Volcanic Zone. The Central Volcanic Zone includes the volcanoes of southern Peru,[39] a country with over 300 volcanoes. Of these, El Misti, Huaynaputina, Sabancaya, Ticsani, Tutupaca, Ubinas and Yucamane have been active during historical time. There are also geothermal manifestations such as fumaroles, geysers and hot springs in the country.[40] Despite the activity, volcanism in Peru is poorly known.[39]
Composition
Based on rock types that the Casiri volcano has erupted, it can be determined that it is composed of andesite, basaltic andesite and trachyandesite with a porphyric texture; the rocks contain biotite, hornblende, plagioclase and sanidine crystals.[9][21] Deposition of sulfur from gases has formed sulfur deposits.[41]
Eruption history
The Quaternary-age[42] Casiri is one of the youngest volcanic systems in southern Peru[9] with postglacial activity,[43] and Peru's southernmost Holocene volcano.[44] Holocene lavas sourced from fissure vents[45] overlie Pleistocene-age moraines and are uneroded;[46] radiometric dating on the volcano has yielded ages of 50,000 years[47] and surface exposure dating has found ages of 6,000 ± 900 and 2,600 ± 400 years for two dark lava flows southwest and south of Casiri's main summit, respectively.[48]
There are no reported eruptions,[1] but activity may[49] or may not have occurred in historical time;[12] there are hot springs and solfataras,[20] and Casiri has been classified as a latent[50] or potentially active volcano[51] with a moderate threat level.[52] In 2012, the Geophysical Institute in Peru announced that it would begin monitoring Casiri, along with two other volcanoes in southern Peru, with seismometers.[53]
Human use
Mining
The Gloria sulfur mine lies on Casiri[41] – specifically, on the foot of Paucarani[54] and southeast from the lava flows.[1] The sulfur is contained in heavily altered rocks covering an area of about 1 square kilometre (0.39 sq mi) and is genetically related to the activity of Casiri. It has been excavated through trenches and wells;[55] some installations could still be exploitable.[20] Another mine known as San Luis may also be associated with Paucarani;[55] it is located on the northwestern flank.[44][5] Precious metals might occur in the hydrothermally altered areas at Casiri.[56]
Geothermal power
The area of Casiri features the Chungará-Kallapuma geothermal field, where about 50 separate vents occur along the path of the Quebrada Chungará and the Kallapuma River; they reach temperatures of 83.4 °C (182.1 °F). These phenomena appear to relate to the activity of neighbouring volcanoes, which supply the heat to the geothermal field,[57] while rainfall supplies the water and faults the paths for the ascending water; the hot springs are currently used as spas by the local population.[58]
The geothermal power potential of the Tacna Region has been researched, partly because the Tacna Region covers its electricity demand with either nonrenewable oil or with hydropower (which is subject to climate variations). Mining is both an important economic resource in Tacna and a major consumer of electricity.[59] In the case of the Chungará-Kallapuma geothermal field, the capacity of a 75 megawatt power plant exists;[60] however, despite ongoing research since 1974 and a high geothermal potential, no geothermal power production has taken place in Peru as of 2013[update].[40]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Vela et al. 2016, p. 19.
- ^ Juan Carlos Mamani Morales, Cuentos de Parinacota, 2009, p. 48: Casiri: del aymara q'asiri, gritador/a
- ^ INGEMMET 2000, p. 47.
- ^ INGEMMET 2000, p. 62.
- ^ a b c d e Mendívil Echevarría 1965, Map2.
- ^ Mendívil Echevarría 1965, p. 12.
- ^ "PLAN DESARROLLO URBANO DE LA CIUDAD DE TACNA 2014 –2023" (PDF). Municipalidad Provincial de Tacna (in Spanish). May 2014. p. 118. Retrieved 1 November 2019.
- ^ a b c d e Cervantes G. & Monge Miguel 2000, p. 7.
- ^ a b c d Bromley et al. 2019, p. 4.
- ^ a b de Silva & Francis 1990, p. 296.
- ^ a b c de Silva & Francis 1990, p. 297.
- ^ a b c de Silva & Francis 1990, p. 288.
- ^ a b c Mendívil Echevarría 1965, pp. 64–65.
- ^ a b Bromley et al. 2019, p. 11.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Cervantes G. & Monge Miguel 2000, Map4.
- ^ Mendívil Echevarría 1965, p. 57.
- ^ Zavala Carrión & Steinmüller 1997, p. 66.
- ^ a b c Galloso Carrasco, Armando; Loaiza Choque, Edwin (2009). "Actividad minera artesanal en las zonas de Apurímac, Cusco, Tacna y Moquegua - [Boletín E 7]". Instituto Geológico, Minero y Metalúrgico - INGEMMET: 74.
- ^ a b c d e f g h INGEMMET 2000, p. 277.
- ^ a b c Mendívil Echevarría 1965, p. 64.
- ^ a b Cervantes G. & Monge Miguel 2000, p. 8.
- ^ Yepes del Castillo, Ernesto; Novak Talavera, Fabián; Gamarra Elías, Carlos; Brousset Barrios, Jorge (2018). "Intereses del Perú en la Región Sur". Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú: 31.
- ^ a b c "Represa de Paucarani se encuentra en peligro". Diario Correo. 24 February 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
- ^ "Represa de Paucarani tiene 46% de agua almacenada". Diario Correo. 16 April 2015. Retrieved 29 May 2019.
- ^ INGEMMET 2000, p. 271.
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