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Paruma fumaroles

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Paruma is a stratovolcano straddling the Chile-Bolivia border, distinguished by vigorous summit fumaroles that vent sulfurous gases, indicating ongoing geothermal activity.

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What are the Paruma fumaroles?

The Paruma fumaroles are vigorous vents that release sulfurous gases near the summit of Paruma. They indicate ongoing geothermal activity at the volcano.

Where is Paruma volcano located?

Paruma is a stratovolcano on the border between Chile and Bolivia. Its summit fumaroles are one of the defining features of the volcanic site.

What do fumaroles at Paruma release?

The vents release sulfurous gases from the geothermal system beneath the volcano. Such gas emissions are a visible sign that heat remains active underground.

Is Paruma a geyser or a volcano?

Paruma is a stratovolcano, not a geyser. Its fumaroles are gas vents associated with volcanic and geothermal heat.

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