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Ixtepeque Volcano | John Seach
Guatemala
14.42 N, 89.68 W
summit elevation 1292 m
Lava domes
Ixtepeque Volcano is located in southern Guatemala. The volcano contains the largest obsidian field in north America. Obsidian from Ixtepeque has been found in archaeological sites across Central America.
Further reading
Williams, H., MacBirney, A.R. and Dengo, G., 1964. Geologic reconnaissance of southeastern Guatemala. University of Calif. Press.
Ixtepeque Volcano Eruptions
Eruptions within the past few thousand years.