Apastepeque Volcanic Field Explained

The Apastepeque Volcanic Field is in El Salvador, Central America. The volcanic field is 8 kilometers north of a small town in central El Salvador called San Vicente. The last eruption of the volcano is unknown, however scientists have concluded that it was around 10, 000 years ago.^{[1] [2]}

Volcanic Speculations

• Elevation: 700 m (2297 ft.)
• Types: Cinder cone, lava dome, and maars^[3]
• Coordinates:13.72°N 88.77°W
• Last eruption: Holocene

See also

• List of volcanoes in El Salvador

External links

• Apastepeque Field. 343071. 2021-06-27.

13.7167°N -134°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Apastepeque Volcano. volcanodiscovery.com. Volcano Discovery. 17 July 2014.
2. Web site: Meyer-Abich. Helmut. Williams. Howel. The Apastepeque Volcanic Field. Anales del Servicio Geologico Nacional de El Salvador. 17 July 2014. 1956.
3. http://www.volcanolive.com/apasteque.html