Las Pilas
| Las Pilas | |
|---|---|
  Las Pilas Nicaragua | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) [1] |
| Coordinates | 12°29′42″N 86°41′17″W / 12.495°N 86.688°WCoordinates: 12°29′42″N 86°41′17″W / 12.495°N 86.688°W [1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | León Department, Nicaragua |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Complex volcano |
| Last eruption | October 1954 |
Las Pilas (or El Hoyo) is a complex volcano located in the western part of Nicaragua. Part of a 30-km-long volcanic massif, Las Pilas has a series of well-preserved flank vents surrounding a central cone. Las Pilas last erupted in the 1950s and before that possibly in the 16th century.[1]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 "Las Pilas". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2009-03-26.
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