Zapatera facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Zapatera |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 629 m (2,064 ft) |
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 Zapatera
Location in Nicaragua
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| Location | Granada Department, Nicaragua |
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| Mountain type | Shield volcano |
| Last eruption | Unknown |
Zapatera is a special place in southern Nicaragua. It is a shield volcano that forms a whole island called Isla Zapatera in Lake Nicaragua. This island is one of 78 protected areas of Nicaragua, which means its nature and history are kept safe.
About Zapatera Island
Isla Zapatera is a beautiful island in the large freshwater Lake Nicaragua. The island is mostly covered by forests. It is home to many different kinds of plants and animals. Because it is a protected area, people work to keep its natural beauty safe for the future.
What is a Shield Volcano?
Zapatera is known as a shield volcano. This type of volcano gets its name because it looks like a warrior's shield lying on the ground. Shield volcanoes are usually very wide and have gentle slopes. They are formed by many flows of runny lava that spread out over a large area. Unlike some other volcanoes, they don't often have explosive eruptions.
History and Ancient Sites
Long ago, in 1850, a British writer named John Baily visited Zapatera. He wrote that the island was "uninhabited," meaning no one lived there at that time. However, Zapatera has a very important past.
The island is famous for its archaeological site. This means that ancient people once lived here. They left behind many interesting things, including stone statues and carvings. These findings tell us a lot about the cultures that lived in Nicaragua many centuries ago.
See also
In Spanish: Zapatera (volcán) para niños
- List of volcanoes in Nicaragua
