About Pucon Villarrica volcano
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Volcán Villarrica El volcán Villarrica, conocido como Rucapillán, en el lenguaje mapudungun del pueblo Mapuche, significa casa del espíritu o del demonio.
Known as Rucapillan, a Mapuche word in their language Mapudungun, that means house of the sprits or the devil. It is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire. It is about 9300 feet (2840 m) above sea level, it is active and has erupted 82 times between 1558 and 1984. Excursions are done all year round, as long as weather and volcano allow them During the winter, the volcanic cone is completely covered in snow, and from the summit you can see at least seven lakes. During the summer the volcanic sandy base is visible, but the summit remains intact, white and fuming. On a clear night you can see with the naked eye lava boiling in the crater..
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