Taburete

Taburete
Taburete volcano seen from the southwest
Highest point
Elevation 1,172 m (3,845 ft)
Coordinates 13°26′06″N 88°31′55″W / 13.435°N 88.532°W / 13.435; -88.532Coordinates: 13°26′06″N 88°31′55″W / 13.435°N 88.532°W / 13.435; -88.532 
Geography
Taburete
Location in El Salvador
Location Usulután Department, El Salvador
Geology
Mountain type Stratovolcano
Last eruption Unknown

Taburete is a stratovolcano in central El Salvador, rising above the coastal plain between the San Vicente and San Miguel volcanoes, and just west of Usulután volcano. It is topped by a well-preserved, 150–300 m (490–980 ft) deep summit crater, with the true summit on the south side of the crater rim.

See also

References

  • "Taburete". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.


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