Momotombo
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Momotombo is a stratovolcano located in western Nicaragua, on the northwestern shore of Lake Managua. Reaching 4,199 feet (1,280 meters) above sea level, it is one of Nicaragua's prominent volcanoes. Stratovolcanoes, also known as composite volcanoes, are characterized by steep, symmetrical cones built from alternating layers of lava flows and pyroclastic eruptions. Momotombo is composed of volcanic rock types generally considered andesite and has erupted thousands of times over its millions of years of existence.123
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Lake ManaguaMomotombo Volcano, reaching 4,199 feet (1,280 meters) above sea level, is on the northwestern shore. Managua, the national capital, lies along the lakeās southern shore. In 1998 the rains caused by Hurricane Mitch (approximately 75 inches [1,900 mm] over five days), one of the Atlanticā¦
Read MoreMomotombo Volcano, reaching 4,199 feet (1,280 meters) above sea level, is on the northwestern shore. Managua, the national capital, lies along the lakeās southern shore. In 1998 the rains caused by Hurricane Mitch (approximately 75 inches [1,900 mm] over five days), one of the Atlanticā¦
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Read Moreā¦ (5,282 feet [1,610 metres]), and Momotombo (4,199 feet [1,280 metres]).
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