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Parícutin
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Parícutin in 1994
Highest point
Elevation 2,800 m (9,200 ft)
Prominence 208 m (682 ft)
Geography
Country Flag of Mexico.svg Mexico
State Flag of Michoacan.svg Michoacán
Geology
Age of rock 1941–1952
Mountain type Cinder cone
Volcanic arc/belt Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt
Last eruption 1943 to 1952
Climbing
First ascent 1943
Easiest route Hike

Paricutin is a volcano in Mexico in the state of Michoacán. It is the youngest volcano in the western hemisphere, born in 1943. It is now 1,353 feet (424m) above the valley, and 9,186 feet (2,800m) above sea level.

Images for kids

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    Eruption in 1943

  • Paricutín volcano

    Parícutin in 1997

  • ViewParicutinFromAngahuan

    View of the volcano from the town of Angahuan

  • Paricutin1

    Parícutin from Las Cabañas

  • Paricutin 30 612

    Cinder cone in 1943

  • Paricutin2

    San Juan Parangaricutiro Church


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