Usulután (volcano)

Usulután (volcano)

Infobox Mountain
Name = Usulután
Photo =UsulutánVolcano.jpg
Caption = Usulután volcano rises above the Pacific coastal plain.
Elevation = 1,449 metres (4,754 feet)
Location = Usulután Department, El Salvador
Range =
Prominence =
Coordinates = coord|13.419|N|88.471|W|type:mountain
Topographic

Type = Stratovolcano
Age =
Last eruption= Unknown
First ascent =
Easiest route=

Usulután is a stratovolcano in central El Salvador, rising above the coastal plain between the San Vicente and San Miguel volcanoes, and just east of Taburete volcano. The volcano is topped by a Convert|1.3|km|mi|1 wide summit crater which is breached to the east.

ee also

*List of volcanoes in El Salvador
*List of stratovolcanoes

References

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