Zapatera is a
shield volcano
A shield volcano is a type of volcano named for its low profile, resembling a warrior's shield lying on the ground. It is formed by the eruption of highly fluid (low viscosity) lava, which travels farther and forms thinner flows than the more v ...
located in the southern part of
Nicaragua. It forms the island of Isla Zapatera in the
Lake Nicaragua. Isla Zapatera constitutes one of 78
protected areas of Nicaragua.
As of 1850, Zapatera was described "uninhabited" by
British writer John Baily.
The
archaeological site of Zapatera is located on the island.
See also
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List of volcanoes in Nicaragua
References
Mountains of Nicaragua
Shield volcanoes of Nicaragua
Lake islands of Nicaragua
National parks of Nicaragua
Lake Nicaragua
Polygenetic shield volcanoes
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