Acatenango
Acatenango is a stratovolcano in Guatemala, close to the city of Antigua. It is part of the mountain range of the Sierra Madre. The volcano has two peaks, Pico Mayor (Highest Peak) and Yepocapa (3,880 m) which is also known as Tres Hermanas (Three Sisters). Acatenango is joined with Volcán de Fuego and collectively the volcano complex is known as La Horqueta.
| Acatenango | |
|---|---|
Volcán de Fuego (left) and Acatenango (right) | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,976 m (13,045 ft) |
| Prominence | 1,835 m (6,020 ft) |
| Coordinates | 14°30′03″N 90°52′33″W |
| Geography | |
Acatenango | |
| Parent range | Sierra Madre |
| Geology | |
| Age of rock | 200 Kyr |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Volcanic arc | Central America Volcanic Arc |
| Last eruption | November to December 1972 |
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