Santa Isabel (volcano) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Santa Isabel |
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| Nevado de Santa Isabel | |
Santa Isabel in 1985
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 4,950 m (16,240 ft) |
| Listing | Volcanoes of Colombia |
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 Santa Isabel
Location in Colombia
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| Location | Tolima Colombia |
| Parent range | Central Ranges, Andes |
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| Mountain type | Shield volcano |
| Volcanic belt | North Volcanic Zone Andean Volcanic Belt |
| Last eruption | 850 BCE |
Santa Isabel (also called Nevado de Santa Isabel) is a large volcano in Colombia. It is found in the Tolima region, southwest of the famous Nevado del Ruiz volcano. Santa Isabel is a special type of volcano called a shield volcano. This means it has gentle slopes and looks like a warrior's shield lying on the ground.
This volcano sits on top of a large crack in the Earth's crust called the Palestina Fault. This fault cuts through older rock formations. One of these is the El Bosque Batholith, which is a huge mass of igneous rock formed deep underground. This rock is very old, about 49 million years old!
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Exploring Santa Isabel's Location
Santa Isabel is part of the Andes mountain range, which is the longest mountain range in the world. It belongs to the Central Ranges of the Andes in Colombia. This area is known for its many volcanoes.
How High is Santa Isabel?
The peak of Santa Isabel reaches an amazing height of 4,950 meters (about 16,240 feet) above sea level. This makes it one of the highest points in the region.
When Did Santa Isabel Last Erupt?
The last time Santa Isabel erupted was around 850 BCE. That's a very long time ago, over 2,800 years! Even though it hasn't erupted recently, it is still considered an active volcano.
A Look at the Surrounding Landscape
The area around Santa Isabel is very beautiful. It includes other famous volcanoes and unique landscapes.
See Also
- List of volcanoes in Colombia
- List of volcanoes by elevation
