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Map of Mexico's active volcanoes (red triangles). (Basemap created using UNAVCO/Voyager map tool feat. Face of the EarthTM)
Map of Mexico's active volcanoes (red triangles). (Basemap created using UNAVCO/Voyager map tool feat. Face of the EarthTM)
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Popocatépetl volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: DISCREET VA EMS OBS
Monday, Apr 24, 2017
Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: ... [more]
Popocatépetl volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMS DISP
Thursday, Apr 20, 2017
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Volcanoes of Mexico (42 volcanoes)

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.
 

More on VolcanoDiscovery:

Continental rifts
Divergent plate boundaries on continents: Learn about the process of breaking up continents along continental rift zones.
Smoke rings
Etna's steam rings: A collection of fantastic vortex rings ("smoke rings") we observed recently on Etna.
Lava fountains
Photos of lava fountains
Stromboli Trekking
Climbing Stromboli volcano: Stromboli provides one of the most remarkable opportunities to watch volcanic eruptions from close: a natural ridge located 150 m above the active vents. A classic and all-time favorite tour by anyone interested in seeing active volcanoes!
 
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