Guatemala · Stratovolcano
Moyuta
- Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 1662m
- Last eruption
- Unknown
- Type
- Stratovolcano
- Country
- Guatemala
- Region
- Middle America & Caribbean / Central America Volcanic Arc
- Elevation
- 1662m
- Coordinates
- 14.030, -90.100
- Last eruption
- Unknown
- Tectonic setting
- Subduction zone / Continental crust (> 25 km)
- Landform
- Composite
- Major rock type
- Andesite / Basaltic andesite
Geological summary
Moyuta is the easternmost of a chain of large stratovolcanoes extending along the volcanic front of Guatemala.
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From Wikipedia
Moyuta is a stratovolcano in southern Guatemala. It is located near the town of Moyuta in Santa Rosa Department, and is situated at the southern edge of the Jaltapagua fault. The volcano has an elevation of 1,662 m and its summit is formed by three andesitic lava domes. The slopes of the volcano complex have numerous cinder cones. Small fumaroles can be seen on the northern and southern slopes, and hot springs are found at the north-eastern base of the volcano, as well as along rivers on south-eastern side. The volcano is covered with forest and coffee plantations.
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Eruption history
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No eruption records available.
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