Volcanoes of Mexico

Map of Mexico's active volcanoes (red triangles). (Basemap created using UNAVCO/Voyager map tool feat. Face of the EarthTM)

News & updates:

Popocatépetl volcano (Mexico): video of strong explosion yesterday 13:23 local time

Tuesday, Jun 18, 2013

A powerful explosion occurred yesterday at 13:23 local time, producing an eruption column rising about 4 km. This is so far one (if not the) largest single eruption in the present cycle of activity. ... [more]

Popocatépetl volcano (Central Mexico) activity update

Monday, Jun 17, 2013

Activity has been elevated. During 15-16 June, CENAPRED recorded 3-4 emissions per hous, including a few stronger explosions. One yesterday morning threw incandescent fragments on the north side at a distance no greater than 500 m. [more]

Volcanoes of Mexico (42 volcanoes)

Southern Mexico (2 volcanoes): El Chichón | Tacana

Mexico's volcanoes are part of the Pacific Ring of Fire and formed on the North American continental tectonic plate under which the oceanic Pacific and (in the south) Cocos plates are being subducted.
The most active volcanoes of the country are Popocatepetl, Colima and El Chichon, which had a major eruption in 1982 that cooled the world's climate in the following year.
All active volcanoes of Mexico are listed.

Subpages:

Mexico (Central & Western)

Mexico (Baja California, NW and Islands)

Mexico (South)

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