About Esteli
Esteli is a fissure vent(s) rising to 899 meters (2,950 feet) in Nicaragua's Middle America-Caribbean Volcanic Regions. No historical eruptions have been recorded, though the volcano is classified based on geological evidence of past activity.
Geography & Climate
Esteli is located in Nicaragua, within the Central America Volcanic Arc of the broader Middle America-Caribbean Volcanic Regions. Situated at 13.17° N, 86.40° W in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a tropical climate zone. With a summit elevation of 899 meters above sea level, Esteli is a moderately sized peak that remains accessible to hikers and researchers for much of the year. The volcanic landform is characterized as a cluster, which describes the physical shape and structure of the volcanic edifice as observed from the surface.
GVP Reference Summary
Sparsely vegetated lava flows mostly erupted from fissure vents are located in valleys in the northern interior highlands between the town of Estelí and the border with Honduras. McBirney and Williams (1965) considered basaltic flows in this area to be Quaternary, and possibly Holocene. The flows near Estelí were faulted and slightly tilted during formation of the Estelí structural basin. Other youthful basaltic lava flows, one of which was erupted from the Bonete de Carrao cone, are located between Estelí and Jinotega. Well-preserved cones are also located in the area west and south of Ocotal. Some of the lava flows in northern Nicaragua contain granitic xenoliths and xenocrysts of quartz.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Esteli.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Esteli
Is Esteli an active volcano?+
Esteli 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 Esteli?+
Esteli has a summit elevation of 899 meters (2,950 feet) above sea level. At 899 meters, it is a relatively low-elevation volcano.
What type of volcano is Esteli?+
Esteli is classified as a Fissure vent(s). Fissure vent(s) volcanoes have distinct geological characteristics that set them apart from other volcanic types.
Where is Esteli located?+
Esteli is located in Nicaragua, in the Middle America-Caribbean Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Central America Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 13.170° latitude, -86.400° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Esteli?+
Esteli can generally be visited, but as with any volcano, visitors should check local conditions and any advisory notices before traveling. Nicaragua may have specific regulations for accessing volcanic areas. Guided tours are often the safest and most informative way to experience a volcano.
