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The Cacho Negro Volcano , in Spanish the Volcán Cacho Negro , which translates as Black Horn Volcano , is an inactive volcano in Costa Rica , situated in the Cordillera Central range near the Barva Volcano and within the Braulio Carrillo National Park .[1]
Toponymy [ edit ]
Previously known as Arenales Volcano, the current name is due to similarity of the volcano's top to with a bovine horn. [1]
Physical aspects [ edit ]
It is located 9km north from Barva Volcano, and is part of its complex. The crater is open at the northwest side. There is a parasitic cone towards the south side. Area is of around 30 km2. [1]
Volcanic activity [ edit ]
There is secondary volcanic activity with hot springs, but due to the difficult access, their precise source hasn't been determined. [1]
References [ edit ]
^ a b c d Alvarado Induni, Guillermo. Los volcanes de Costa Rica . Editorial de la Universidad Estatal a Distancia. pp. 216–217. ISBN 978-9968-316-79-8 .
Mountains of Costa Rica
Agua Gata
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Arenal
Azufrado
Barva
Cerro Barrera
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Cerro Bola
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Cerro Cacao
Cacho Negro
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Cerro Buenos Aires
Cerro de la Muerte
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Coco Mountain
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Concepción Mountain
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Coronel Mountain
Coto Pelón
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Durika
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El Hacha
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Irazú
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