Laguna de Calderas
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| Laguna de Calderas | |
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  Laguna de Calderas | |
| Location | San Vicente Pacaya, Escuintla |
| Coordinates | [ ⚑ ] : 14°24′40″N 90°35′25″W / 14.41111°N 90.59028°W |
| Lake type | Crater lake |
| Basin countries | Guatemala |
| Surface area | 0.11 km2 (0.042 sq mi) |
| Surface elevation | 1,778 m (5,833 ft) |
Laguna de Calderas is a crater lake in the municipality of Amatitlán, Guatemala, Guatemala. It is located approximately 6 km south of Lake Amatitlán and 3 km north of the currently active vent of the Pacaya volcano. The lake has a surface area of 11 ha and is situated at an altitude of 1778 m.[1]
References
- ↑ Dix, Margareth & Juan F. Fernández (eds) (in Spanish). Inventario Nacional de los Humedales de Guatemala. Guatemala: UICN-ORMA, CONAP, USAC, CBMA. ISBN 9968-743-58-5. http://www.infoiarna.org.gt/media/file/areas/marino/documentos/nac/(5)%20Inventario_Nacional_de_humedales.pdf.
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