Tungurahua Volcano, which was declared a Global Geopark by UNESCO in 2025, is situated in which one among the following countries ?
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Correct Answer: Option A
Detailed Explanation:
What is Tungurahua?
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Meaning | "Throat of Fire" (Quichua language) |
| Type | Highly active Stratovolcano |
| Location | Cordillera Oriental, Central Andes, Ecuador |
| UNESCO Status | Global Geopark — April 2025 |
| Area | 2,300+ sq km across Tungurahua & Chimborazo provinces |
| Geological History | 417 million years preserved |
| National Park | Within Sangay National Park |
| Nearby Town | Baños de Agua Santa |
❌ Why Other Options Are Wrong
| Country | Their Notable Volcano | Why Wrong |
|---|---|---|
| Peru | Ubinas | Shares Andes but Tungurahua is NOT here |
| Bolivia | — | No connection to Tungurahua |
| Colombia | Nevado del Ruiz | Also Andean but different country |
Revision Tip: All four countries share the Andes — the trap is assuming any Andean volcano could be in any of these countries. Always pin Tungurahua = Ecuador.
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