San Carlos (Equatorial Guinea) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids San Carlos |
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| Gran Caldera de Luba | |
 San Carlos
Location in Equatorial Guinea
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,261 m (7,418 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,539 m (5,049 ft) |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Geography | |
| Location | Bioko, Equatorial Guinea |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Shield volcano |
| Last eruption | Unknown |
San Carlos, also known as Gran Caldera de Luba, is a large volcano on Bioko island in Equatorial Guinea. It is sometimes simply called Caldera. This volcano is the second highest point in Equatorial Guinea, reaching 2,261 meters (about 7,418 feet) above sea level.
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What is San Carlos?
San Carlos is a type of volcano called a shield volcano. It is made mostly of a rock called basalt. Shield volcanoes get their name because they look like a warrior's shield lying on the ground. They have gentle slopes and are very wide.
The Caldera
At the very top of San Carlos, there is a large, bowl-shaped hollow. This is called a caldera. A caldera forms when the ground above a volcano's magma chamber collapses after a big eruption. The caldera at San Carlos is very wide.
Where is San Carlos Located?
San Carlos volcano is found on Bioko Island. This island is part of the country of Equatorial Guinea, which is in Central Africa. Bioko Island is located off the coast of Cameroon. The volcano is a major natural feature of the island.
How Tall is it?
San Carlos stands at 2,261 meters (7,418 feet) tall. This makes it one of the tallest peaks in Equatorial Guinea. Only Pico Basile, also on Bioko Island, is taller. The height of San Carlos makes it an important landmark.
Is it Active?
San Carlos is a volcano, but its last eruption is unknown. This means it has not erupted in recorded history. Scientists continue to study volcanoes like San Carlos to understand their past activity.
See also
- Luba Crater Scientific Reserve
- List of Ultras of Africa
