San Martin Tuxtla
San Martin Tuxtla is a volcano in Mexico, 1,650 m high. It last erupted in 1794 to 1796.
- Elevation
- 1,650 m
- Type
- Shield Volcano
- Last eruption
- 1794 to 1796
The isolated San Martin Tuxtla volcano is a shield volcano which rises above the Gulf of Mexico. It has had eruptions in historical times. It occurs in the Tuxtla volcanic field in Veracruz, Mexico. Lavas from San Martin vary between basanite and alkali basalt. Locally the volcano is also known as Tiltépetl (Black Mountain in the Nahuatl language).
Details
- Type
- Shield Volcano
- Location
- Gulf of Mexico, Mexico
- Elevation M
- 1650
- Last Eruption
- 1794 to 1796
Questions about San Martin Tuxtla
Where is San Martin Tuxtla?
San Martin Tuxtla is in Mexico.
How high is San Martin Tuxtla?
San Martin Tuxtla is 1,650 m high.
When did San Martin Tuxtla last erupt?
San Martin Tuxtla last erupted in 1794 to 1796.