El Escondido facts for kids
Quick facts for kids El Escondido |
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 El Escondido
Location in Colombia
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,700 m (5,600 ft) |
| Listing | Volcanoes of Colombia |
| Geography | |
| Location | Samaná, Caldas Colombia |
| Parent range | Central Ranges, Andes |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Late Pleistocene (<30,000 years) |
| Mountain type | Pyroclastic ring |
| Volcanic belt | North Volcanic Zone Andean Volcanic Belt |
| Last eruption | Prehistoric |
El Escondido means "The Hidden One" in Spanish. It is a volcano located in the Andes mountains of Colombia. You can find it in the Caldas area. This volcano stands about 1,700 meters (5,577 feet) tall.
El Escondido is a special type of volcano called a pyroclastic ring. This means it has a circular shape made from volcanic ash and rocks. Scientists discovered this volcano in 2013. They found it in the Selva de Florencia National Natural Park near Samaná. They knew it was a new volcano because its rocks were different from those of a nearby volcano called San Diego. El Escondido formed around 30,000 years ago.
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Discovering El Escondido
How it was Found
Scientists found El Escondido in 2013. They were studying the area and noticed special rocks. These rocks were volcanic, but they did not come from the known volcanoes nearby. This made them realize there was a "hidden" volcano.
Where it is Located
The volcano is in the Caldas region of Colombia. It is part of the Central Ranges of the Andes mountains. You can find it inside the Selva de Florencia National Natural Park.
Volcano Type and Age
What is a Pyroclastic Ring?
El Escondido is known as a pyroclastic ring. This is a type of volcano that forms from explosive eruptions. Instead of a tall cone, it creates a wide, circular depression. This depression is made of ash, rocks, and other materials thrown out during the eruption.
When it Formed
This volcano is quite old. It formed about 30,000 years ago. This time period is known as the Late Pleistocene. This means it has been inactive for a very long time.
See also
In Spanish: Volcán El Escondido para niños
- List of volcanoes in Colombia
- List of volcanoes by elevation
