Volcán de Colima

Volcán de Colima, also called Volcán de Fuego, is an active stratovolcano in western Mexico near the Colima–Jalisco border. It is among Mexico’s most active volcanoes.

Stratovolcano: A steep-sided volcano built from successive layers of lava, ash, and other volcanic deposits. Its layered cone and steep profile place Volcán de Colima in this volcano class.
1913 eruption of Volcán de Colima: A major explosive eruption of Volcán de Colima in 1913 that produced widespread ash and pyroclastic deposits. It is a landmark example of the volcano's capacity for large explosive eruptions.
Volcanic hazard: A threat to people or infrastructure caused by volcanic activity or its secondary effects. Colima's ash, lava-dome collapses, and lahars create distinct hazards around the volcano.
Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt: A volcanic arc crossing central Mexico, formed by subduction-related magmatism and other tectonic processes. Colima lies at the western end of this major Mexican volcanic region.
Subduction: The process in which one tectonic plate sinks beneath another into the mantle. Subduction beneath western Mexico supplies the volcanic arc in which Colima is situated.
1991 eruption of Volcán de Colima: An eruptive episode at Volcán de Colima in 1991, including growth and collapse of a lava dome. It illustrates the dome-building activity that can precede hazardous collapses.
Volcano observatory: An organization that monitors volcanoes and communicates assessments of their activity and hazards. Observatories track Colima's changing activity to support warnings and risk decisions.
Colima Volcanic Complex: A volcanic complex in western Mexico that includes Nevado de Colima and Volcán de Colima. The active cone is one part of this larger volcanic system.
Magma: Molten or partially molten rock beneath Earth's surface, containing crystals and dissolved gases. Changes in magma and its gas content help drive Colima's explosive activity.
2005 eruption of Volcán de Colima: A period of eruptive activity at Volcán de Colima in 2005, marked by explosive events and ash emissions. It provides a recent case of the volcano's recurring explosive behavior.

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Katia and Maurice KrafftRelated: The Kraffts filmed its activity as part of their worldwide documentation of eruptions.