Sierra Negra
Extinct volcano located in the Mexican state of Puebla / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the mountain in Mexico. For the volcano in the Galapagos islands, see Sierra Negra (Galapagos).
Sierra Negra (also, and perhaps more properly, Cerro La Negra) is an extinct volcano located in the Mexican state of Puebla, close to the border with Veracruz. At officially 4,580 metres (15,030 ft) above sea level, it is the fifth-highest peak in Mexico. Sierra Negra is overshadowed by nearby Pico de Orizaba (5,610 m/18,406 ft).
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Sierra Negra | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 4,580 m (15,030 ft)[1] |
Prominence | 540 m (1,770 ft)[2] |
Coordinates | 18°59′N 97°19′W |
Geography | |
Location | Chalchicomula de Sesma, Puebla, Mexico |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
Volcanic arc/belt | Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt |
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