Doña Juana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Doña Juana |
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| Volcán Doña Juana | |
Panoramic view of the Doña Juana volcanic field
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,137 m (13,573 ft) |
| Listing | Ultra |
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 Doña Juana
Location in Colombia
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| Location | Nariño Colombia |
| Parent range | Central Ranges Andes |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Andean Volcanic Belt |
| Last eruption | 1897 to November 1, 1906 |
Doña Juana (which means Volcano Doña Juana in Spanish) is a large, cone-shaped volcano. It is located in the Doña Juana-Cascabel Volcanic Complex National Natural Park in Nariño, Colombia.
This volcano is known for its powerful eruptions. Its last big eruption was in 1906. This event caused a lot of damage, killing over 100 people and destroying many homes. Scientists rate Doña Juana's eruptions as "large" and "cataclysmic" because of their destructive power.
The biggest eruption we know about happened on November 13, 1899. Even before that, in ancient times (around 2300 BC), it had a huge eruption that created a caldera, which is a large bowl-shaped hollow.
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What's in a Name?
The name of the Doña Juana volcano comes from an old legend. This story was told by the Chincha Indians, who lived in the area.
The legend says that a beautiful girl from Quito, named Mama Juana, fell in love with a common man named Pedro. Her parents did not approve of their marriage. So, Mama Juana and Pedro ran away together. Sadly, they became victims of a curse that turned them into volcanoes.
Amazing Nature Around Doña Juana
The area around Doña Juana volcano is full of incredible nature. It's known for its amazing variety of plants and animals, which is called biodiversity.
You can climb the volcano from a path in the "Valley of Orchids". This valley is home to many beautiful flowers.
Animals of the Park
The national park around Doña Juana is a safe home for many different animals. You might spot:
- 471 different kinds of birds, including the majestic Andean condor.
- Large bears.
- Graceful deer.
- Powerful pumas.
Views from the Top
The very top of Doña Juana volcano has several peaks. From these peaks, you can enjoy amazing views. One special sight is Laguna del Silencio, which means "Silence Lake". This is just one of 42 lakes found within the national park!
Another volcano called Petacas is located to the northeast of Doña Juana. Both of these volcanoes sit between two large cracks in the Earth's surface, called faults. These are the El Tablón Fault to the west and the San Jerónimo Fault to the east.
Images for kids
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Doña Juana volcano in 2007
See Also
- List of volcanoes in Colombia
- List of volcanoes by elevation
