Apoyeque, Shield volcano in Managua Department, Nicaragua
The Apoyeque caldera contains a lake measuring 2.8 kilometers in width and 400 meters in depth within the Chiltepe Peninsula Natural Reserve.
Scientific research indicates that Apoyeque's most recent volcanic activity occurred approximately 50 BCE, marking one of the largest explosions with a VEI of 6.
The volcanic formations of Apoyeque and the Chiltepe Peninsula influence local agricultural practices and settlement patterns in the Managua Department.
Visitors can reach Apoyeque by traveling 15 kilometers northwest from Managua city, following the main road toward the Chiltepe Peninsula Natural Reserve.
A series of seismic events recorded near Apoyeque in 2012 indicated potential magma movement beneath the surface, suggesting ongoing volcanic processes.
Location: Managua Department
Elevation above the sea: 518 m
Made from material: dacite
Address: Apoyeque, Nicaragua
GPS coordinates: 12.24277,-86.34166
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:26
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