Volcan de Izalco
El Salvador /
Sonsonate /
Izalco /
World
/ El Salvador
/ Sonsonate
/ Izalco
World / El Salvador / Sonsonate
volcano, stratovolcano
Volcano was born in 1770 and had continues eruptions until 1958. During this time period it was given the name "Lighthouse of the Pacific"
The incredibly rare mineral Fingerite is found only on this volcano in hot gas vents. It is very unstable and vanishes the moment it is rained on.
The incredibly rare mineral Fingerite is found only on this volcano in hot gas vents. It is very unstable and vanishes the moment it is rained on.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Izalco_(volcano)
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Coordinates: 13°48'41"N 89°38'0"W
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