Eruption — Nevados de Chillan
Highupdated 43 days agoNevados de Chillán volcano in the Coihueco area is currently active with an ash plume.
- 50kmRadius of the affected area
What this changes for you, on the ground
Nevados de Chillán volcano in the Coihueco area is currently active with an ash plume. The volcano's alert level remains at Yellow, the second lowest on the official four-color scale. Ash has been drifting southward, and authorities warn that an eruption could impact areas within 1 km of the volcano.
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If you are on site within the affected radius of about 50 km, monitor local conditions closely and stay alert to changes in volcanic activity. Ash fall can affect air quality and visibility. Follow all instructions from SENAPRED, which has maintained an Early Preventive Alert for Pinto and Coihueco.
Adhere to evacuation orders or movement restrictions issued by local authorities. If ash is present, protect your respiratory system and seek shelter indoors if needed. Consult local health authorities for guidance specific to your situation. This alert is based on reports from SERNAGEOMIN, SEGEMAR, and SENAPRED.
Written with the help of AI from Mira Safe's sourced data on August 28, 2026 · does not replace local guidance How this analysis is produced →
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How it evolved
- Alert raisedHighAugust 28, 2026 at 11:46 PM
A single entry: the alert has not changed state since it was raised.
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