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The Huaynaputina volcanic crater in southern Peru, marking the remnants of the most significant historical volcanic eruption in South America, albeit relatively unremarkable today.
1600: The Devastating Huaynaputina Eruption

The Huaynaputina volcano in southern Peru witnessed a catastrophic eruption in February 1600, one of the Andes' most severe volcanic events. Preceded by earthquakes and steam eruptions, its explosive Plinian plume significantly impacted the global [...]