Tortuguero Volcano facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Tortuguero Volcano |
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View towards the southeast from Tortuguero Volcano
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| Elevation | 119 metres (390 ft) |
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 Tortuguero Volcano
Location in Costa Rica
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| Mountain type | Volcano |
| Last eruption | Unknown |
Tortuguero Volcano, also known as Tortuguero Hill (Spanish: Cerro Tortuguero), is an extinct volcano located 5.5 kilometres (3.4 mi) WNW from Tortuguero, Costa Rica.
Toponymy
It shares the name with the town and the Tortuguero National Park, which means "many turtles".
Physical aspects
Pyroclastic cone, one of its sides was cut when the nearby canals were created.
Social and economic activity
The volcano can be seen from the touristic areas of Tortuguero.
See also
In Spanish: Cerro Tortuguero para niños
- List of volcanoes in Costa Rica
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