description Cay fumaroles Overview
Cay fumaroles are gas vents associated with Cay, a stratovolcano in Chile's Southern Andes near Macá and northwest of Puerto Aisén. The Global Volcanism Program describes Cay as a basaltic to dacitic composite volcano with an east-facing explosion crater, several smaller explosion craters, and pyroclastic cones aligned along fissures, including one in the Liquiñe-Ofqui fault zone. No confirmed Holocene eruption is listed for Cay, so the fumaroles indicate a volcanic heat system without proving a documented recent eruption. [Global Volcanism Program](https://volcano.si.edu/volcano.cfm?vn=358055)
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Where are the Cay fumaroles located?
Cay fumaroles are gas vents associated with Cay volcano in Chile's Southern Andes. Cay lies near Macá and northwest of Puerto Aisén.
What type of volcano is Cay?
The Global Volcanism Program describes Cay as a basaltic to dacitic composite volcano. It has an east-facing explosion crater and several smaller explosion craters.
What are Cay fumaroles?
They are volcanic gas vents linked to the Cay volcanic system. Fumaroles release steam and volcanic gases through openings in or around the volcano.
How is Cay related to Macá?
Cay and Macá are separate volcanic centers in Chile's Southern Andes. Both are located near Puerto Aisén, with Cay described as being near Macá and northwest of the town.
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