- Maderas
Infobox Mountain
Name=Maderas
Photo=Maderas.jpg
Caption=
Elevation=1,394 metres (4,573 feet)
Location=Rivas Department ,Nicaragua
Prominence =
Coordinates = coord|11.446|N|85.515|W|type:mountain
Topographic
Type=Stratovolcano
Age=
Last eruption=Unknown
First ascent=
Easiest route=With a height of 1,394 m, Maderas is the smaller of the two
volcano es which make up the island ofOmetepe , situated inLake Nicaragua inNicaragua ,Central America . Unlike the other volcano on the island, Concepción, Maderas has not been active in historical times. Its crater contains acrater lake .The Maderas Volcano is one of the few places at the Pacific side of Nicaragua where
cloud forest grows. The only other place where this is found is at theMombacho Volcano. Cloud forests are characterized by high levels of humidity and a rich plant and animal life. Petroglyphs are also found at the Maderas Volcano.Ascending the volcano is a popular tourist attraction.
References
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External links
* [http://www.vianica.com/activity/15/climbing-the-maderas-volcano Climbing the Maderas Volcano]
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