Isla Zacate Grande facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Isla Zacate Grande |
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Zacate Grande
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 640 m (2,100 ft) |
| Prominence | 640 m (2,100 ft) |
| Geography | |
| Location | Gulf of Fonseca, Honduras |
| Parent range | Central America Volcanic Arc |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | Holocene |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano (extinct) |
Isla Zacate Grande is a stratovolcano in Honduras. The volcano forms a 7 by 10 km (4 by 6 mi) island in the Gulf of Fonseca and has seven satellite cones, including Guegensi Island located 3 km (2 mi) from Zacate Grande. The island has seven of the 13 Aldeas (known as towns or neighborhoods) son of the city Amapala. These are subdivided into hamlets.
See also
In Spanish: Isla Zacate Grande para niños
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