Volcán Bárcena, Active cinder cone volcano on San Benedicto Island, Mexico.
The volcano rises 332 meters above sea level on San Benedicto Island, situated 350 kilometers from the Baja California Peninsula in the Pacific Ocean.
Multiple eruptions starting on August 1, 1952, expanded the island's landmass through substantial deposits of ash, rock, and subsequent lava flows.
The waters surrounding San Benedicto Island attract marine researchers and divers who study the diverse underwater ecosystems near the volcanic formation.
Access to the volcano requires boat transportation from mainland Mexico, with Cabo San Lucas serving as the primary departure point for organized expeditions.
The volcano's formation in 1952 created new land sections on San Benedicto Island, altering its coastline and geological composition within seven months.
Elevation above the sea: 332 m
GPS coordinates: 19.31086,-110.80881
Latest update: May 12, 2025 10:13
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