Masaya Volcano
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| Last eruption | 2008 |
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| Elevation | 635 |
| Volcanic arc/belt | Central American |
| Locations | Nicaragua |
| Range | Central America Volcanic Arc |
| Did you know | Following the explosion, Masaya National Park closed public access to the crater-rim areas (including the Plaza Sapper visitor platform and parking lot) for the next several days. |
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| ID | 1062156 |
About Masaya Volcano
Masaya is a caldera located in Masaya, Nicaragua, 20 km south of the capital Managua. It is Nicaragua's first and largest national park, and one of 78 protected areas of Nicaragua. The complex volcano is composed of a nested set of calderas and craters, the largest of which is Las Sierras shield volcano and caldera.
