Volcan de Izalco

El Salvador / Sonsonate / Izalco /
 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.
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Coordinates:   13°48'41"N   89°38'0"W

Comments

  • wow!! this volcano is BIG!! with capital b!!
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