Jocotitlán
Jocotitlán is a volcano in Mexico, 3,910 m high. It last erupted in 1180 AD ± 100 years.
- Elevation
- 3,910 m
- Type
- stratovolcano
- Last eruption
- 1180 AD ± 100 years
Jocotitlán volcano lies in the northern part of the Toluca Valley. It is part of the Eje Neovolcánico, a volcanic belt that traverses south-central Mexico. It is a stratovolcano formed by tephra and solidified lava flows. The volcano lies within the Isidro Fabela state park, a protected area of 3701 ha established in 1975.
Details
- Type
- stratovolcano
- Listing
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- Location
- State of Mexico, Mexico
- Other Name
- Xocotépetl
- Elevation M
- 3910
- Prominence M
- 1200
- Easiest Route
- hiking trail
- Last Eruption
- 1180 AD ± 100 years
- Volcanic Belt
- Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt
- Label Position
- right
Questions about Jocotitlán
Where is Jocotitlán?
Jocotitlán is in Mexico.
How high is Jocotitlán?
Jocotitlán is 3,910 m high.
When did Jocotitlán last erupt?
Jocotitlán last erupted in 1180 AD ± 100 years.