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The summit caldera of Apoyeque volcano is filled by a scenic lake. The age of the latest eruption of Apoyeque is not known, but human footprints underlie pumice deposits thought to originate from Apoyeque volcano or a nearby vent beneath Lake Managua. This view is from the west caldera rim with the Chiltepe Hills in the background. Photo by Alain Creusset-Eon, 1970 (courtesy of Jaime Incer).

The summit caldera of Apoyeque volcano is filled by a scenic lake. The age of the latest eruption of Apoyeque is not known, but human footprints underlie pumice deposits thought to originate from Apoyeque volcano or a nearby vent beneath Lake Managua. This view is from the west caldera rim with the Chiltepe Hills in the background.

Photo by Alain Creusset-Eon, 1970 (courtesy of Jaime Incer).

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Apoyeque

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Global Volcanism Program | Image GVP-04176