Chinameca (volcano)

Chinameca
Chinameca stratovolcano is seen here from the SE near the summit of neighboring San Miguel volcano.
Highest point
Elevation	1,300 m (4,300 ft)[1]
Coordinates	13°28′41″N 88°19′48″W
Geography
Chinameca Location in El Salvador
Location	San Miguel Department, El Salvador
Geology
Mountain type	Stratovolcano
Last eruption	Unknown

Chinameca (also known as El Pacayal) is a stratovolcano in central-eastern El Salvador. It lies north of San Miguel volcano and rises over the town of Chinameca. The volcano is topped by a 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) wide caldera known as Laguna Seca el Pacayal, and a satellite cone on the west side, Cerro el Limbo, rises higher than the caldera rim. Fumaroles can be found on the north side, and it has been the site of a geothermal exploration program.^[1]

See also

• List of volcanoes in El Salvador

References

1. "Chinameca". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.