Chaiten, Chile

In southern Chile, near the ghost town of the same name there is unique Chaiten volcano. For many years the volcano has been considered dormant; its sudden awakening took place in May 2008. As scientists found out later, it was the first volcanic eruption in the last 9,500 years. After its sudden awakening, Chaiten immediately became one of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world.

The eponymous town was seriously damaged after the accident, some part of it was flooded by lava, and the other suffered severe flooding, as several local rivers have changed their course. After the disaster, 250 people remained to live in the town, which were evacuated later, in 2009. Government decided not to rebuild the ruined town to avoid new human tragedies and victims. Today the ghost town of Chaiten attracts curious tourists only.

Height of the volcano is 1,122 meters and the diameter of the crater is more than 3 kilometers. Amazing tours to the deserted city are arranged for tourists and the most active travelers can make the ascent on the slopes of mountains to admire desert landscapes, which have featured active life only a few years ago. To the beginning - Etna