I have heard that Cotopaxi in Ecuador is growing and is now over
6000 meters. Is this true? What is the current accepted height for
Cotopaxi?
Joe DiNunzio
Hi Joe,
Volcanoes of the World, by Tom Simkin and Lee Seibert, lists the summit
elevation of Cotopaxi as 5911 meters above sea level. However, its base
is well above sea level. Cotopaxi hasn't had a confirmed eruption since
1904 so I don't think it is presently growing. There may be a little
bit of vertical growth if its magma chamber is expanding but as far as I
know, that isn't presently happening.
On VolcanoWorld, there is a section on Cotopaxi.
sincerely,
Scott Rowland
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