2010 April
San Cristobal, Nicaragua's tallest volcano, is 5,725 feet.
The columbus plates are what caused this volcano to form.
The San Cristobal volcano in Nicaragua primarily produces basaltic lava, which is low in silica content and flows easily. This type of lava typically results in effusive eruptions with lava flows that can travel long distances from the volcano. The lava from the San Cristobal volcano tends to be relatively fluid and forms shield volcanoes.
No. As a transform fault, the San Andreas Fault cannot produce volcanism.
San Cristobal Volcano, located in Nicaragua, was first documented by Europeans in the early 16th century, specifically around 1528, by Spanish explorer Hernán Cortés. However, the volcano itself is much older, with its geological activity dating back thousands of years. Its name is derived from the patron saint of travelers, Saint Christopher.
The population of San Cristobal Amatlán is 3,978.
The population of San Cristobal Suchixtlahuaca is 244.
The population of San Cristobal Lachirioag is 1,130.
The population of San Cristobal Amoltepec is 1,179.
The address of the Asociacion De Vecinos De San Cristobal is: Po Box 84, San Cristobal, NM 87564-0084
in 1904
The area of San Cristobal Amatlán is 96.96 square kilometers.