Santiaguito
Aug 23 2006, Kanchan

Location: 14.8N, 91.5W, Guatemala
Elevation: 12,372 feet (3,772 m)
Range: Sierra Madre
Type: Strato volcano

Guatemala is situated in the Central America region of North America. Santa Maria is a large active volcano in the Western Highlands of...

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