Cofre de Perote facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cofre de Perote |
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Cofre de Perote
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,282 m (14,049 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,340 m (4,400 ft) |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Perote Municipality, Veracruz, Mexico |
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| Mountain type | Shield volcano |
| Volcanic belt | Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt |
| Last eruption | 1150 CE ± 100 years |
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| Easiest route | rock climb |
Cofre de Perote is an inactive volcano in the Mexican state of Veracruz. It is also known by its older names, Naupa-Tecutépetl and Nauhcampatépetl]]. These names come from the Nahuatl language and mean something like "Place of Four Mountains."
This volcano is part of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, which is a chain of volcanoes across Mexico. It is also where this volcanic belt meets the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range. Cofre de Perote stands tall at about 4,282 meters (14,049 feet) above sea level. This makes it the eighth highest mountain in Mexico!
Cofre de Perote is a special type of volcano called a shield volcano. Imagine a warrior's shield lying on the ground – that's how it looks! It has gentle slopes, unlike the cone shape of other volcanoes like Pico de Orizaba, which is about 50 kilometers (31 miles) away. The name "Cofre" means "coffer" or "chest" in Spanish. This name refers to a rock sticking out near the top of the mountain, which looks like a chest. The nearby town of Perote, Veracruz is where the mountain gets its name.
In 1937, the Mexican government made the area around the volcano a protected place. It is now known as Cofre de Perote National Park (in Spanish: Parque Nacional Cofre de Perote). This helps protect the nature and wildlife there.
Weather at Cofre de Perote
The weather on Cofre de Perote is a type of alpine climate. This means it's often cold and humid, like in high mountains. It doesn't have a dry season, but it gets more rain during the summer and autumn months. It can also get snow, especially in winter.
See also
In Spanish: Cofre de Perote para niños
- List of mountain peaks of North America
- List of mountain peaks of Mexico
- List of volcanoes in Mexico
- List of mountain peaks of Mexico
