Momotombo Volcano - John Seach

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Nicaragua

12.42 N, 86.54 W
summit elevation 1258 m
stratovolcano

The volcano is located on the NW shore of Lake Managua.
Momotombo is perfectly symmetrical except for a somma ridge on the southern slope.
Early explorers reported smoke and ash emission from the volcano.
The southern flank of the volcano contains geothermal activity.

Momotombo Volcano Eruptions

1905, 1902, 1886-87?, 1882, 1878, 1870, 1858-66, 1854, 1852, 1849, 1764, 1736,
1609?, 1605-06, 1578, 1524