Conchagüita
Volcanic island in El Salvador
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Conchagüita is a volcanic island in the Gulf of Fonseca, eastern El Salvador.
Elevation505 m (1,657 ft)
Prominence505 m (1,657 ft)
Coordinates13°13′44″N 87°46′01″W
LocationEl Salvador
| Conchagüita | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 505 m (1,657 ft) |
| Prominence | 505 m (1,657 ft) |
| Coordinates | 13°13′44″N 87°46′01″W |
| Geography | |
  Conchagüita Location within El Salvador | |
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| Location | El Salvador |
| Geology | |
| Stratovolcano | |
| Volcanic arc | Central America Volcanic Arc |
| Last eruption | Pleistocene |
In October 1892, an earthquake triggered a large landslide at the volcano, and the resulting dust cloud was first thought to be new volcanic ash. The event was discredited as volcanic eruption by the Smithsonian Institution.
