Colachi is a stratovolcano in the Antofagasta Region of northern Chile. It was built on a basement of ignimbrites.[1] A 7 km² silicic lava flow lies on the saddle between the volcano and Acamarachi.[1]

Colachi
Salar de Pujsa with Acamarachi and Colachi volcanoes in the distance. Colachi is visible in the rightmost portion of the image.
Highest point
Elevation	5,631 m (18,474 ft)[1]
Coordinates	23°14′11″S 67°38′42″W[1]
Geography
Colachi Location in Chile
Location	Antofagasta Region, Chile
Parent range	Andes
Geology
Mountain type	Stratovolcano
Last eruption	Unknown[1]

Colachi is part of a chain of stratovolcanoes stretching along the eastern side of the Salar de Atacama, the most active of which being Lascar.

See also

• List of volcanoes in Chile
• Laguna Verde (volcano)
• Purico Complex

References

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