Laguna del Maule (volcano) about fourteen shield volcanoes and stratovolcanoes that have been degraded by glaciation. The Laguna del Maule volcanic field covers a surface area of and contains cones, lava domes, lava flows, and shield volcanoes. There are 130 volcanic vents at Laguna del Maule. The lake is surrounded by 36 silicic coulees and lava domes. Over of the field is covered by these rocks, and volcanic ash and pumice produced by the eruptions has been found in Argentina. Presently some summits around Laguna del Maule reach altitudes of . The volcanic field lies at an average height of . Among the various
Laguna del Maule (volcano) over large distances. Obsidian has been found in the Arroyo El Pehuenche (), Laguna Negra () and Laguna del Maule () localities. These sites yield obsidians with varying properties, from large blocks at Laguna del Maule to smaller pebbles probably carried by water at Arroyo El Pehuenche. Laguna del Maule lies at the interface between a semi-arid, temperate climate and a colder montane climate. Average yearly temperatures from 2007 to 2013 ranged . Cold front related precipitation falls during autumn and winter, although occasional summer storms also contribute to rainfall. Laguna del Maule is subject to the rain shadow effect