Las Lajas (volcano)
| Las Lajas | |
|---|---|
  Las Lajas Nicaragua | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 926 m (3,038 ft)[1] |
| Listing | List of volcanoes in Nicaragua |
| Coordinates | 12°18′N 85°44′W / 12.30°N 85.73°W[1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Boaco Department, Nicaragua |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Shield volcano |
| Volcanic arc | Central America Volcanic Arc |
| Last eruption | Unknown |
Las Lajas is a shield volcano located in the central part of Nicaragua, 22 kilometres (14 mi) north of Lake Nicaragua. Comarca las Lajas is among a number of communities lying within the volcano's caldera.[2][3]
See also
List of volcanoes in Nicaragua
References
- ^ a b "Las Lajas". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2006-09-07.
- ^ Google Maps - Las Lajas volcano
- ^ OpenStreetMap - Comarca las Lajas