Table 1 Characteristics of towns in the study area and ash exposure from 2012 PCC-VC eruption
Town | Population (at 2010 census) | Depth of ash fall (mm) | Distance from PCC-VC | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Villa la Angostura | 11,063 | 150–170 mm | 54 km ESE | Located in a temperate zone towards the northern end of Lago Nahuel Huapi. The town experiences strong seasonal increases in population due to influxes of tourists. Its economy is based on tourism. |
San Carlos de Bariloche | 112,887 | 30–45 mm | ~100 km SE | Bariloche is located on the southern shore of Lago Nahuel Huapi. |
Ing. Jacobacci | 6,261 | ~50 mm (fine ash sized) | 240 km ESE | Located on the semi-arid steppe. Primarily an agricultural service town. |