Cosiguina Volcano (Nicaragua)
This coastal “sleeping lion” erupted violently in 1835, darkening skies for days and permanently altering the coastline. Today, a peaceful crater lake has replaced the fiery mountain peak. Tropical jungle has reclaimed the slopes. Local fishermen tell stories passed down about the cataclysm. Researchers find evidence of much larger prehistoric eruptions. The serene setting gives no hint of its explosive potential.