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- Spanish:
- VĆ³lcan Santa Ana
- Also called:
- Ilamatepec Volcano
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Santa Ana Volcano
mountain, El Salvador
Also known as: Ilamatepec Volcano, Santa Ana, VolcƔn Santa Ana(Show More)
Santa Ana Volcano, mountain peak in southwestern El Salvador. Santa Ana Volcano, also known as Ilamatepec is the highest volcanic peak in the country, rising to 7,749 feet (2,362 meters) above sea level. The volcano has been active since the 16th century and last erupted in 2005, its first eruption in more than 100 years. It has a small sulfurous lake in its crater. Lake Coatepeque, a popular recreation area, is at its eastern foot. The city of Santa Ana lies at the foot of the northeastern slope of the volcano.
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