San Carlos (Equatorial Guinea)

San Carlos (also Gran Caldera de Luba, or simply Caldera) is a basaltic shield volcano with a broad summit caldera on the island of Bioko, Equatorial Guinea.[3] With an elevation of 2,261 metres above sea level it is the second highest peak in Equatorial Guinea.

San Carlos
Gran Caldera de Luba
San Carlos is located in Equatorial Guinea
San Carlos
San Carlos
Location in Equatorial Guinea
Highest point
Elevation2,261 m (7,418 ft)[1]
Prominence1,539 m (5,049 ft)[2]
ListingUltra
Coordinates03°21′39″N 08°32′21″E / 3.36083°N 8.53917°E / 3.36083; 8.53917[1]
Geography
LocationBioko, Equatorial Guinea
Geology
Mountain typeShield volcano
Last eruptionUnknown

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Africa Ultra-Prominences". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2014-05-13. Listed as "Gran Caldera de Luba"
  2. ^ "Gran Caldera de Luba, Equatorial Guinea". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2014-05-13.
  3. ^ "San Carlos". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2014-05-13.