Guatemala · Stratovolcano
Tahual
- Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 1716m
- Last eruption
- Unknown
- Type
- Stratovolcano
- Country
- Guatemala
- Region
- Middle America & Caribbean / Central America Volcanic Arc
- Elevation
- 1716m
- Coordinates
- 14.430, -89.900
- Last eruption
- Unknown
- Tectonic setting
- Subduction zone / Continental crust (> 25 km)
- Landform
- Composite
- Major rock type
- Basalt / Picro-basalt
Geological summary
Deeply dissected Volcán Tahual rises ~700 m above plains S of the town of Monjas. The summit of the forested stratovolcano is cut by a broad erosional crater that extends to the base of the volcano and is narrowly breached to the NE.
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From Wikipedia
Tahual is a stratovolcano in southern Guatemala. The highest point of the volcano is at an altitude of 1,716 m above sea level.
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Eruption history
GlossaryDetailed timeline
No eruption records available.
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External links
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