Guazapa (volcano) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Guazapa |
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Guazapa volcano in 1999
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) |
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 Guazapa
Location in El Salvador
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| Location | El Salvador |
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| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | Unknown |
Guazapa is a large stratovolcano located in the middle of El Salvador. A stratovolcano is a tall, cone-shaped volcano built up by many layers of hardened lava, ash, and rocks. Guazapa is about 23 kilometers (14 miles) northeast of San Salvador, the capital city.
Scientists believe Guazapa is an old volcano made mostly of basalt rock. It is not known if this volcano, which formed during the Pleistocene era (a long time ago), is still active. The volcano shows many signs of being very old, like deep valleys cut into its sides by erosion. This suggests it has been inactive for a very long time. There is also no clear crater shape left at its top.
Guazapa's Role in History
During the Salvadoran Civil War in the 1980s, Guazapa was a very important place. It served as a main base for the FMLN, which was a group of rebel fighters. The mountains of Guazapa became a hidden stronghold for these groups.
Hidden Structures and Camps
Because of its role in the war, the Guazapa mountains still have many secret places. These include hidden cemeteries, shelters built to protect against bombs, and camps where the fighters lived. There were even makeshift hospitals set up to care for the injured. These sites show the history of the conflict and how the landscape was used during that time.
See also
- List of volcanoes in El Salvador
- List of stratovolcanoes
Images for kids
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Guazapa volcano in 1999
