All volcanoes in South America?

The entire territory of South America is quite rich in volcanoes than other parts of the planet. There are 194 volcanoes across the territory, which were formed in different periods and eras and entailed many consequences, some even of a very global worldwide scale.

For example, Huaynaputina volcano changed the course of history, because its massive eruption affected the whole world. This eruption is believed to have triggered the Little Ice Age.

The highest volcano on the planet in the South American continent is Ojos del Salado; Llullaillaco is the world’s highest volcano; Koropuna is the highest extinct volcano; Cotopaxi – the volcano with the highest activity on earth; Saigai is an active volcano, it is considered the youngest; Osorno volcano is considered a symbol of the country due to its high activity.