Cacho Negro Volcano facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cacho Negro Volcano |
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View of Cacho Negro Volcano from Sarapiquí, Heredia
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,150 m (7,050 ft) |
| Listing | List of volcanoes in Costa Rica |
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 Cacho Negro Volcano
Location in Costa Rica
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| Parent range | Cordillera Central |
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| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | More than 100 years ago. |
The Cacho Negro Volcano is an interesting, inactive volcano located in Costa Rica. Its name, Black Horn Volcano, comes from its shape. It's part of the Central Mountain Range and sits close to the famous Barva Volcano. You can find it inside the beautiful Braulio Carrillo National Park.
What's in a Name?
This volcano was once known as Arenales Volcano. But its current name, Cacho Negro, means Black Horn in Spanish. People started calling it this because it looks a bit like a black horn.
Where is it and What Does it Look Like?
Cacho Negro Volcano is about 9 kilometers (about 5.6 miles) north of Barva Volcano. It's actually part of the larger Barva volcano system. The main crater of Cacho Negro is open towards the northwest side. There's also a smaller, extra cone on its southern side. The whole area around the volcano covers about 30 square kilometers (about 11.6 square miles).
Is it Still Active?
Cacho Negro is an inactive volcano, meaning it hasn't erupted in a very long time. However, there is some secondary volcanic activity happening. This means there are hot springs in the area. Hot springs are places where warm water comes up from underground. It's a sign that there's still heat deep inside the Earth. Because the area is hard to reach, scientists haven't been able to find the exact source of these hot springs yet.
See also
In Spanish: Volcán Cacho Negro para niños
