San Miguel (volcano)

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San Miguel
San Miguel Volcano in 2007.jpg
San Miguel in 2007
Elevation 2,130 m (6,988 ft)
Location
Location San Miguel Department, El Salvador
Coordinates 13°26′02″N 88°16′08″W / 13.434°N 88.269°W / 13.434; -88.269
Geology
Type Stratovolcano
Last eruption 2002

San Miguel (also known as Chaparrastique) is a stratovolcano in central-eastern El Salvador. It is situated about 15 km southwest of the city of San Miguel. It is one of the most active volcanoes in this country. The 2002 eruption had flowed lava into nearby ranches up to the main highway.

Astronaut photograph including Usulután, El Tigre, Chinameca & San Miguel volcanoes.


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