El Salvador

El Salvador is the smallest country in mainland Central America, bordered by Guatemala, Honduras, and the Pacific Ocean. Its volcanic landscapes, tropical forests, lakes, and coastal ecosystems make it an important location for research on volcanology, geology, biodiversity, freshwater ecology, climate change, natural hazards, and sustainable land and water management. The country’s active volcanoes and dynamic landscapes provide valuable insights into the interactions between geological processes, ecosystems, and human activities.

Image: A solitary cow lying in an expansive rural pasture; drought field
Dead animals, barren fields, and hunger РEl Ni̱o chokes Central AmericaNews

Dead animals, barren fields, and hunger РEl Ni̱o chokes Central America

San Lorenzo, Honduras | AFP | Muser NewsDesk Animals are dropping dead amid the worst drought in living memory for many Central Americans, who are grappling…
SourceSourceSeptember 16, 2026 Full article
Satellite Image: Lake Suchitlan, El Salvador
Image of the day: Lake Suchitlan covered by invasive water lettuceNews

Image of the day: Lake Suchitlan covered by invasive water lettuce

World Lake Day was marked on 27 August with a reminder of the challenges facing lakes worldwide, including El Salvador’s Lake Suchitlan. Once known for…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskAugust 27, 2025 Full article