description Atexcac maar Overview
Laguna de Atexcac is a maar crater lake located in the Serdán-Oriental basin in the state of Puebla, Mexico. It was formed by a phreatomagmatic explosion during the Pleistocene epoch, resulting in a distinct volcanic crater that subsequently filled with water. The lake is hydrologically closed and characterized by high alkalinity and mineral content, which support unique microbial communities and produce its vivid coloration.
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Where is Laguna de Atexcac?
Laguna de Atexcac is in the Serdán-Oriental basin in Puebla, Mexico. It is a volcanic maar crater lake rather than an ordinary mountain lake.
How was Atexcac maar formed?
The crater formed through a phreatomagmatic explosion during the Pleistocene epoch. That type of eruption happens when rising magma interacts explosively with groundwater or surface water.
What is a maar crater?
A maar is a broad volcanic crater created by an explosive interaction between magma and water. Laguna de Atexcac later filled with water, forming the lake seen today.
Is Laguna de Atexcac a volcanic lake?
Yes. Its basin is the result of volcanic activity, specifically a Pleistocene phreatomagmatic explosion. The lake occupies the resulting crater in Puebla's Serdán-Oriental region.
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