Zapatera
Shield volcano in southern Nicaragua / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Zapatera is a shield volcano located in the southern part of Nicaragua. It forms the island of Isla Zapatera in the Lake Nicaragua. Isla Zapatera constitutes one of 78 protected areas of Nicaragua.
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Zapatera | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 629 m (2,064 ft)[1] |
Coordinates | 11°44′N 85°49′W[1] |
Geography | |
Location | Granada Department, Nicaragua |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Shield volcano |
Last eruption | Unknown |
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As of 1850, Zapatera was described "uninhabited" by British writer John Baily.[2] The archaeological site of Zapatera is located on the island.