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It is the highest mountain in Central America at 4,203 metres (13,789 ft). It is part of the mountain range of the Sierra Madre de Chiapas , which begins in Mexico 's southernmost state of Chiapas .
The first table below ranks the 25 highest major summits of Central America by elevation. The topographic prominence of a summit is a measure of how high the summit rises above its surroundings. [3] [2] The second table below ranks the 25 most prominent summits of Central America. The topographic isolation (or radius of dominance) of a summit ...
Mexico – highest volcano in North America; highest peak in Mexico: Mount Damavand: 5,610: ... Guatemala – highest mountain in Central America: Mauna Kea: 4,205:
The Central American Volcanic Arc (often abbreviated to CAVA) is a chain of volcanoes which extends parallel to the Pacific coastline of the Central American Isthmus, from Mexico to Panama. This volcanic arc , which has a length of 1,100 kilometers (680 mi) [ 1 ] [ 2 ] is formed by an active subduction zone, with the Cocos plate subducting ...
Volcán Tajumulco is the highest summit of Guatemala and all of Central America. Volcán Tacaná on the border between Guatemala and Mexico is the second highest major summit of Central America . See also
It is the highest point and highest volcano in Central America; Volcán Cerro Quemado (Almolonga) Volcán Santa María; designated a Decade Volcano. It has a smaller peak called Santiaguito. Volcán Siete Orejas; Volcán San Pedro; Volcán Atitlán; Volcán Tolimán; Acatenango; Volcán de Fuego. It erupted in June 2018. Volcán de Agua; Pacaya ...
The mountain chain is characterized by steep volcanic cones, including Tajumulco Volcano 4,220 m or 13,845 ft, the highest point in the country and Central America. All of Guatemala's 37 volcanoes (3 of them active: Pacaya, Santiaguito and Fuego), are in this mountain chain, and are abundant in the highlands.
The volcano was declared Volcán Barú National Park in 1976, with an area of 14,325 ha (35,400 acres). It is a part of the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor . Fauna include the black guan , black-and-white hawk-eagle , Underwood's water mouse , volcano junco , wrenthrush , and yellow-thighed brushfinch . [ 7 ]