Taburete

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Taburete
TabureteVolcanoSW.jpg
Taburete volcano seen from the southwest
Elevation 1,172 metres (3,845 feet)
Location Usulután Department, El Salvador
Coordinates 13°26′06″N 88°31′55″W / 13.435°N 88.532°W / 13.435; -88.532
Type Stratovolcano
Last eruption Unknown

Taburete is a stratovolcano in central El Salvador, rising above the coastal plain between the San Vicente and San Miguel volcanoes, and just west of Usulután volcano. It is topped by a well-preserved, 150-300 m (500–1000 ft) deep summit crater, with the true summit on the south side of the crater rim.

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