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Conchagua (volcano)

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Mountain type
  
Elevation
  
1,225 m

Last eruption
  
Unknown

Conchagua (volcano) httpsiytimgcomviswunBTqVs4wmaxresdefaultjpg

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Conchagua (also known as Cochague) is a stratovolcano in southeastern El Salvador, overlooking the Gulf of Fonseca. Cerro del Ocote and Cerro de la Bandera are the two main summits, with Bandera appearing younger and more conical (see photo). There are active fumarolic areas on both peaks, but no confirmed historical eruptions. It is surrounded by forest called Bosque Conchagua.

Map of Conchagua, El Salvador

References

Conchagua (volcano) Wikipedia


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