Volcanic eruption

Eruption of La Malinche

1170 BCE · 19.23° N, 98.03° W

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What the records say

When
1170 BCE
Kind
Volcanic eruption
Coordinates
19.23° N, 98.03° W
Date uncertainty
± 50 years
Dated by
Isotopic: 14C (uncalibrated)
Volcano number
341091
Eruption number
10502

Malinche (volcano)

Volcano located in the states of Tlaxcala and Puebla in Mexico

La Malinche, also known as Matlalcueye or Malintzin, is an inactive volcano located in the states of Tlaxcala and Puebla in Mexico. Officially, its summit reaches 4,461 metres (14,636 ft) above sea level, though it is generally considered to be closer to 4,440 metres (14,567 ft), using GPS measurements.

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