Volcan Fuego se alza a 3763 metros en Guatemala, parte de Sierra Madre, North America.
Este pico se clasifica como volcanic.
Altitud
3763 m
Prominencia
— m
Coordenadas
14,473611, -90,880556
Tipo
volcanic
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Sobre esta montaña
Volcan Fuego (3763m) is a volcanic peak in the Sierra Madre, Guatemala. Grade 4/5: technical ascent requiring mountaineering skills. A notable mountain summit offering dramatic scenery and varied climbing terrain for those with alpine experience.
The topographic contour map of Volcan Fuego (3763m) in the Sierra Madre shows contours reflecting the unique geological character of the terrain. Contour lines are drawn at 100m intervals, with index contours (thicker lines) every 500m. The hypsometric color scale ranges from green (lower elevations) through yellow and orange to white (highest elevations near the 3,763m summit).
Perfil de elevación
The east–west elevation profile of Volcan Fuego (3763m) in the Sierra Madre shows the terrain cross-section through the summit at 3,763m. The color gradient transitions from green (valley floor) to white (summit zone), with the red summit marker indicating the peak.
Frequently Asked Questions
The contour map uses a hypsometric color scale where green represents lower elevations, yellow and orange indicate mid-range altitudes, and white marks the highest zones near the summit. Thicker contour lines (index contours) are drawn at wider intervals to help you quickly estimate elevation.
The contour map of Volcan Fuego (3763m) uses a 100m contour interval. This means each line represents a 100m change in elevation. Closely spaced contours indicate steeper terrain, while widely spaced contours show gentler slopes.
The elevation profile is a cross-section through Volcan Fuego (3763m) from west to east, passing through the summit at 3,763m. It reveals the mountain's shape, steepness, and relative height compared to the surrounding terrain. The horizontal axis shows distance in kilometers from the peak.
