Socompa Volcano (IMAGE) University of Colorado at Boulder Caption CU-Boulder researchers have discovered that volcanic gases are fueling microbial life near summit of 19,500-foot-tall Socompa volcano in the high Andes. Credit Steve Schmidt, University of Colorado Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.