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North America / Mexico / Michoacán-Guanajuato volcanic field
Record SL-847440 · Wikidata Q6837962

Michoacán-Guanajuato volcanic field

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Elevation
3,860 m
12,664 ft
Prominence
Isolation
Coordinates
19.8500° N, 101.7500° W
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Michoacán-Guanajuato volcanic field
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Description

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The Michoacán–Guanajuato volcanic field is located in the Michoacán and Guanajuato states of central Mexico. It is a volcanic field that takes the form of a large cinder cone field, with numerous shield volcanoes and maars. Pico de Tancítaro (3860 m) is the highest peak. The volcanic field is best known for the 18th-century eruption of Jorullo volcano, and 20th-century eruption of Parícutin volcano.

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