Guatemala · Stratovolcano
Suchitan
- Type
- Stratovolcano
- Elevation
- 2042m
- Last eruption
- Unknown
- Type
- Stratovolcano
- Country
- Guatemala
- Region
- Middle America & Caribbean / Central America Volcanic Arc
- Elevation
- 2042m
- Coordinates
- 14.400, -89.780
- Last eruption
- Unknown
- Tectonic setting
- Subduction zone / Continental crust (> 25 km)
- Landform
- Composite
- Major rock type
- Andesite / Basaltic andesite
Geological summary
The summit of the andesitic-to-basaltic Volcán Suchitán stratovolcano, NE of the city of Jutiapa, is elongated N-S.
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From Wikipedia
Volcán Suchitán is a stratovolcano located in Santa Catarina Mita, Jutiapa, Guatemala. Its highest point lies at an altitude of 1,716 m above sea level.
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Eruption history
1 recordedGlossaryRecord summary
- Confirmed eruptions
- 0
- Uncertain eruptions
- 1
Summary (VEI over time)
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Detailed timeline
- 1469VEI ?Method not stated1469 – end unknown
Nearby volcanoes
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