Santa Ana Volcano
Large stratovolcano in El Salvador / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Santa Ana Volcano or Ilamatepec (Spanish: volcán de Santa Ana) is a large stratovolcano located in the Santa Ana department of El Salvador. At 2,381 metres (7,812 ft) above sea level, it is the highest volcano in the country. It is located immediately west of Coatepeque Caldera.
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Santa Ana Volcano | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,381 m (7,812 ft)[1] |
Coordinates | 13°51′11″N 89°37′48″W[1] |
Geography | |
Location | El Salvador |
Parent range | Cordillera de Apaneca |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
Last eruption | 2005 |
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The volcano was the inspiration for one of the active volcanoes in Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's famous French novella (The Little Prince), based on his life with his Salvadoran wife Consuelo de Saint-Exupéry, who was The Rose in the story.[citation needed]