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Usulután
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Usulután volcano rises above the Pacific coastal plain.
Highest point
Elevation 1,449 m (4,754 ft)
Geography
Location Usulután Department, El Salvador
Geology
Mountain type Stratovolcano
Last eruption Unknown

Usulután is a large stratovolcano located in the country of El Salvador. It stands tall in the central part of the country, rising above the flat land near the coast. This volcano is found between two other well-known volcanoes, San Vicente and San Miguel. It is also just east of another volcano called Taburete.

What is Usulután Volcano?

Usulután is a type of volcano known as a stratovolcano. These volcanoes are often shaped like a cone. They are built up over time by many layers of hardened lava, ash, and rocks from past eruptions. This gives them their steep sides and tall peaks.

Where is Usulután Located?

The Usulután volcano is in the Usulután Department of El Salvador. This area is in the central part of the country, close to the Pacific Ocean. Its location makes it a notable feature of the landscape in that region.

The Volcano's Top

At the very top of the Usulután volcano, there is a large crater. This crater is about 1.3 kilometers (which is about 0.8 miles) wide. A crater is a bowl-shaped opening at the top of a volcano. For Usulután, this crater is "breached" to the east. This means there is a break or gap in the crater rim on its eastern side.

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