Socompa Images



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socompa topo

Topographic map of Socompa and the surrounding region.


socompa geologic map

Figure 33.2 Geologic interpretation map (from Francis et al., 1985).


socompa land view

Figure 33.3 View looking eastwards at the summit area of Socompa over old blocks in the collapse amphitheater of the volcano. The avalanche scarp is well exposed on right side of the cone.


socompa air view

Figure 33.4 Oblique air photograph showing a 3.5 km long, 450m high toreva block in the mouth of the volcan Socompa amphitheatre. The block is overlain by secondary avalanche deposits on the right. Note the secondary en echelon faults which have developed within the block. North to left.



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