Las Pilas

Las Pilas
Las Pilas
Nicaragua
Highest point
Elevation 1,088 m (3,570 ft)[1]
Coordinates 12°29′42″N 86°41′17″W / 12.495°N 86.688°W / 12.495; -86.688Coordinates: 12°29′42″N 86°41′17″W / 12.495°N 86.688°W / 12.495; -86.688[1]
Geography
Location León Department, Nicaragua
Geology
Mountain type Complex volcano
Last eruption October 1954

Las Pilas (or El Hoyo) is a complex volcano located in the western part of Nicaragua. Part of a 30-km-long volcanic massif, Las Pilas has a series of well-preserved flank vents surrounding a central cone. Las Pilas last erupted in the 1950s and before that possibly in the 16th century.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Las Pilas". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2009-03-26.


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