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San Cristobal Volcano - John Seach
(El Viejo or Chinendega))
Nicaragua
12.70 N, 87.00 W
summit elevation 1745 m
stratovolcano
San Cristobal volcano complex consists of 5 volcanic areas.
San Cristobal, El Chonco, Volcan Casita, Moyotepe, La Pelona caldera.
During 1998 there was a catastrophic landslide and lahar from Casita causing 1560 deaths.
When first seen by the Spaniards in 1528 the volcano was very active and was reported to have given off "flames". The volcano was quiet for two centuries until renewed activity in 1970's.
San Cristobal Volcano Eruptions
2006, 2002-3, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1897?, 1985?, 1977, 1976, 1976, 1971, 1685, 1684, 1680, 1613?, 1528