Eruption history
The GVP knows of no dated Holocene eruptions of this volcano – it is listed because of other evidence of activity (such as young landforms or hot springs).
Data: Global Volcanism Program, Smithsonian Institution (#341011)
Isla Tortuga
Isla Tortuga (Mexico) is a shield volcano. It rises to 224 m above sea level. It has no dated eruptions, but the evidence of Holocene activity is credible.
- Elevation
- 224 m
- Last eruption
- —
- Confirmed eruptions
- 0
- Max VEI
- —
- Country
- Mexico
- Location
- 27.44° N, 111.88° W
- Region (GVP)
- Gulf of California Rift Volcanic Province
- GVP type
- Shield
- Tectonic setting
- Rift zone / Continental crust (> 25 km)
- Main rock type
- Basalt / Picro-Basalt