Tag: volcano

Mount Rainier a large active stratovolcano 

Rainier is a stratovolcano in the state of Washington with an altitude of 4392 meters, is the most glaciated peak in the United States.Subalpine wildflower meadows surround the icy volcano, and ancient forests cover the lower slopes of the mountain, which gives rise to five major rivers. This is the highest peak of the Cascades,…
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Masaya Volcano – Hell’s Mouth. Nicaragua

Masaya Volcano is considered an active volcano and is still chugging. Its difference from other volcanoes is that you can drive up to its crater by car. The volcano is located right next to the main highway passing through all the main cities of Central America (“Pan American”), 15 minutes drive from Managua. This is…
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