Chinameca (volcano)
| Chinameca | |
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 Chinameca stratovolcano is seen here from the SE near the summit of neighboring San Miguel volcano. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,300 m (4,300 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 13°28′41″N 88°19′48″W / 13.478°N 88.330°W / 13.478; -88.330 |
| Geography | |
| Location | San Miguel Department, El Salvador |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | Unknown |
Chinameca (also known as El Pacayal) is a stratovolcano in central-eastern El Salvador. It lies north of San Miguel volcano and rises over the town of Chinameca. The volcano is topped by a 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) wide caldera known as Laguna Seca el Pacayal, and a satellite cone on the west side, Cerro el Limbo, rises higher than the caldera rim. Fumaroles can be found on the north side, and it has been the site of a geothermal exploration program.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Chinameca". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.
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