'''Momotombo''' is a [[stratovolcano]] in [[Nicaragua]], not far from the city of [[León, Nicaragua|León]]. It stands on the shores of [[Lago de Managua]]. tAn eruption of the volcano in 1610 forced inhabitants of the Spanish city of León to relocate about 30 miles west. The ruins of this city are preserved at [[León Viejo#History|León Viejo]] (Old León). It also erupted in 1886,<ref>Brandon (Canada) just chillin in cedar rapids Mail, July 1, 1886)</ref> 1905, and most recently November 30, 2015.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Slumbering Volcano Erupts for First Time in a Century|url = http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2015/12/151204-momotombo-volcano-erupts-nicaragua-photos/|website = National Geographic News|accessdate = 2015-12-04|first = Brian Clark|last = Howard|first2 = National Geographic PUBLISHED December|last2 = 04}}</ref>
[[Image:Lima C.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Aerial view of Momotombo.]]
