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Water chemistry data from Nevado Coropuna volcano, Peru


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Created: Apr 25, 2026 at 1:14 p.m. (UTC)
Last updated: Apr 27, 2026 at 2:19 p.m. (UTC) (Metadata update)
Published date: Apr 27, 2026 at 2:19 p.m. (UTC)
DOI: 10.4211/hs.bff95b07e5e345b38ccaf2ead3101a4b
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Abstract

Tropical glaciers are rapidly retreating with unknown consequences for downstream communities that rely on meltwater for their water supply. The Nevado Coropuna volcano in arid southern Peru contains the largest ice cap in the tropics but the glaciers are projected to disappear within the next century. To investigate water sources and water quality on Nevado Coropuna volcano, we collected water samples from cold springs, thermal springs, streams, and from glacial meltwater over three field campaigns in the dry season in November 2019 (n = 11), August 2022 (n = 46), and August 2023 (n = 23). Additionally, we collected hot spring samples in Cotahuasi Canyon and Colca Canyon during the 2023 trip to investigate regional thermal water chemistry. We collected samples from 70 unique sites, with repeat samples collected from 5 sites over three years, for a total of 80 water samples. Stream samples included water collected from rivers, streams, and irrigation canals. Cold spring samples were classified as springs with temperatures less than 25⁰C, and thermal springs were classified as springs with a temperature greater than 25⁰C. Glacial meltwater samples were collected directly at the toe of the glacier. Water samples were analyzed for trace/major elements and water stable isotopes. Field parameters were measured at each site with a multiparameter probe. Field and laboratory methods are described in the attached master's thesis (Rowley_2024).

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Spatial

Coordinate System/Geographic Projection:
WGS 84 EPSG:4326
Coordinate Units:
Decimal degrees
Place/Area Name:
Nevado Coropuna, Peru
North Latitude
-14.6649°
East Longitude
-70.8969°
South Latitude
-16.3955°
West Longitude
-74.0226°

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Funding Agencies

This resource was created using funding from the following sources:
Agency Name Award Title Award Number
The Explorers Club The Impact of Glacial Melt on the World's Tallest Volcano and Largest Tropical Glacier None

How to Cite

Carling, G., A. Rowley (2026). Water chemistry data from Nevado Coropuna volcano, Peru, HydroShare, https://doi.org/10.4211/hs.bff95b07e5e345b38ccaf2ead3101a4b

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