About Coronado
Coronado is a stratovolcano rising to 443 meters (1,453 feet) in Mexico's Eastern Pacific Volcanic Regions. No historical eruptions have been recorded, though the volcano is classified based on geological evidence of past activity.
Geography & Climate
Coronado is located in Mexico, within the Gulf of California Rift Volcanic Province of the broader Eastern Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 29.09° N, 113.52° W in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a subtropical climate zone. At just 443 meters above sea level, Coronado is a relatively low-elevation volcanic feature. Despite its modest height, it remains an active geological formation with the same underlying magmatic processes as its taller counterparts. The volcanic landform is characterized as a composite, which describes the physical shape and structure of the volcanic edifice as observed from the surface.
GVP Reference Summary
Volcán Coronado is a roughly 440-m-high, 2-km-diameter volcanic cone at the northern end of the 7-km-long Coronado Island, 3 km off the E coast of Baja California in the Canal de los Ballenas. The age of the most recent eruptive activity is not known, although fumarolic activity was reported in September 1539 (Medina et al., 1989; original source not referenced).
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Coronado.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Coronado
Is Coronado an active volcano?+
Coronado is not currently classified as active. Its activity evidence is listed as "unknown." No recorded eruptions have been documented. However, no volcano is ever considered permanently extinct.
How high is Coronado?+
Coronado has a summit elevation of 443 meters (1,453 feet) above sea level. At 443 meters, it is a relatively low-elevation volcano.
What type of volcano is Coronado?+
Coronado is classified as a Stratovolcano. Stratovolcanoes (also called composite volcanoes) are steep, conical volcanoes built up by many layers of hardened lava, tephra, and volcanic ash. They are among the most common and dangerous types, known for explosive eruptions.
Where is Coronado located?+
Coronado is located in Mexico, in the Eastern Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Gulf of California Rift Volcanic Province. Its exact coordinates are 29.089° latitude, -113.515° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Coronado?+
Coronado can generally be visited, but as with any volcano, visitors should check local conditions and any advisory notices before traveling. Mexico may have specific regulations for accessing volcanic areas. Guided tours are often the safest and most informative way to experience a volcano.
