Between Volcanic Eruptions and Destructive Earthquakes: San Salvador’s Fiery Saga

Captured on February 24, 2023, this satellite image shows El Salvador’s capital, San Salvador, which sits amidst a volcanic chain on Central America’s Pacific coastline. Its geology boasts 20 volcanoes active in the past 10,000 years, and its history is marked by significant eruptions and earthquakes. The city, established as the capital in 1839, is home to a major portion of the country’s population.

The cultural and political hub of El Salvador lies along the Central American Volcanic Arc.

Along the Pacific coastline of Central America, a string of volcanoes runs for more than 1,000…

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