Central America

Volcanoes in Nicaragua

Nicaragua has 19 volcanoes, 18 with Holocene or historical eruptions.

Volcanoes
19
Historically active
18
Highest
1,745 m

Nicaragua鈥檚 Pacific coast lies above the Cocos plate subduction zone. Below is an interactive map and list of volcanoes in Nicaragua, with type, status and elevation. Volcano data is sourced from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program and partners.

Volcanoes in Nicaragua

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