VOLCAN COTOPAXI

It is believed that the formation

of the Cotopaxi volcano dates from the
Pleistocene epoch, that is,
more than 500,000 years ago.
At that time, its volcanic cone
was also formed.
At present, the fumaroles both in the crater area,
and on some of its sides,
inform us that the activity is still present.
Therefore it is a volcano still alive.
At present this "mountain of fire" is equipped
with different stations, seismometers and rain
gauges that send important information
and data to the Geophysical Institute
of the National Polytechnic School.
FORMATION OF THE COTOPAXI VOLCANO