Momotombo Volcano

Nicaragua / Leyn / Nagarote /
 mountain, volcano, stratovolcano

Located 55 kms from the colononial city of Leon.
4255 ft active volcano.
Started erupting for the first time in 110 years on 12/1/2015 with steam and smoke. next day it was spitting out a 3,000 foot ash plume and some glowing lava.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   12°25'22"N   86°32'20"W
This article was last modified 9 years ago