Earth:Conchagüita
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Short description: Volcanic island in El Salvador
| Conchagüita | |
|---|---|
  Conchagüita Location in El Salvador | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 505 m (1,657 ft) |
| Prominence | 505 m (1,657 ft) |
| Coordinates | [ ⚑ ] : 13°13′44″N 87°46′01″W / 13.229°N 87.767°W |
| Geography | |
| Location | El Salvador |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | Pleistocene |
Conchagüita is a volcanic island in the Gulf of Fonseca, eastern El Salvador.
In October 1892, an earthquake triggered a large landslide at the volcano, and the resulting dust cloud was first thought to be new volcanic ash. The event was discredited as volcanic eruption by the Smithsonian Institution.
See also
- List of volcanoes in El Salvador
- List of stratovolcanoes
References
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