Volcán Santo Tomás Explained

Volcán Santo Tomás
Elevation M:3,542
Location:Guatemala
Range:Sierra Madre
Map:Guatemala
Relief:1
Label Position:right
Coordinates:14.71°N -91.4789°W
Type:Stratovolcano
Last Eruption:Unknown

Volcán Santo Tomás is a stratovolcano in southern Guatemala. Its highest point lies at an altitude of 3,542 m (11,621 ft) above sea level.

It is also known as "Volcán Pecul", or as "Cerro Zunil", the name of its youngest and most prominent dome which was last active approximately 84,000 years ago (K-Ar dating).[1]

Geothermal activity can be observed in the form of Solfataras and thermal springs which are located on the west of the ridge between Santo Tomás and Zunil.

See also

Notes and References

  1. 342800. Santo Tomás.