About Aramuaca, Laguna
Aramuaca, Laguna is a maar rising to 181 meters (594 feet) in El Salvador'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
Aramuaca, Laguna is located in El Salvador, within the Central America Volcanic Arc of the broader Middle America-Caribbean Volcanic Regions. Situated at 13.43° N, 88.11° W in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a tropical climate zone. At just 181 meters above sea level, Aramuaca, Laguna 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 minor, which describes the physical shape and structure of the volcanic edifice as observed from the surface.
Geological Context
Aramuaca, Laguna sits in a subduction zone, where one tectonic plate dives beneath another, creating intense heat and pressure that generates magma. Subduction zones are responsible for many of the world's most explosive volcanoes and deadliest eruptions. For communities in El Salvador near Aramuaca, Laguna, this tectonic setting means the volcano is capable of producing powerful explosive eruptions, pyroclastic flows, and lahars that can threaten populated areas within tens of kilometers of the summit. The dominant rock type is no data (checked), which influences the viscosity of the magma and, consequently, the style of eruptions this volcano produces. Rock chemistry is one of the most important factors in determining whether a volcano erupts explosively or effusively.
GVP Reference Summary
A solitary, 1-km-wide, lake-filled maar, Laguna Aramuaca, occupies a low-lying area about 10 km SE of the city of San Miguel. The Pan-American highway swings around the S side of the maar, immediately N of the Río Grande de San Miguel. It was mapped as Holocene by Weber and Wiesemann (1978), but has not been studied in detail. The low rim of the maar rises above the countryside but is only slightly above sea level; spectacular pyroclastic-surge deposits are exposed by quarries near the rim.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Aramuaca, Laguna.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Aramuaca, Laguna
Is Aramuaca, Laguna an active volcano?+
Aramuaca, Laguna is classified as active based on credible evidence of past eruptions. Although its last known eruption was in prehistoric times, volcanologists consider it capable of erupting again.
How high is Aramuaca, Laguna?+
Aramuaca, Laguna has a summit elevation of 181 meters (594 feet) above sea level. At 181 meters, it is a relatively low-elevation volcano.
What type of volcano is Aramuaca, Laguna?+
Aramuaca, Laguna is classified as a Maar. Maar volcanoes have distinct geological characteristics that set them apart from other volcanic types.
Where is Aramuaca, Laguna located?+
Aramuaca, Laguna is located in El Salvador, in the Middle America-Caribbean Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Central America Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 13.428° latitude, -88.105° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Aramuaca, Laguna?+
Aramuaca, Laguna can generally be visited, but as with any volcano, visitors should check local conditions and any advisory notices before traveling. El Salvador may have specific regulations for accessing volcanic areas. Guided tours are often the safest and most informative way to experience a volcano.
