Pelado Hill
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| Pelado Hill | |
|---|---|
  Pelado Hill Costa Rica | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 680 metres (2,230 ft) |
| Coordinates | 10°22′08″N 85°00′51″W / 10.368853°N 85.014233°W |
| Naming | |
| Native name | Cerro Pelado (Spanish) |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Extinct volcano |
| Volcanic arc | Central America Volcanic Arc |
| Last eruption | Unknown |
Pelado Hill, from Spanish Cerro Pelado, also known as Pelado Peak, is an extinct volcano in Costa Rica, located 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) southeast from Cañas (canton).[1][2]
Pelado translates to bare or naked, in this case, lack of forest canopy.
Physical aspects
Extinct for millions of years and highly eroded, the skeletal structure of the volcano caldera can still be appreciated. There is secondary activity nearby with hot springs and minerals. [2]
