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Paricutin Infographic

Claire Perrott

Created on February 27, 2022

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Paricutin Volcano

The first volcano in the modern world that could be monitored from its birth until its death.

1,391

10,000

Years of Volcanic activity

Villages Destroyed

People displaced

Feet high

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Scientific Images

These images, taken by the USGS scientis Roy Wilcox show the volcano in the first two years of eruption.

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Timeline of Events

August 1944Lava completely covers Church in San Juan

Feb. 20 1943Volcano starts erupting

Early June, 1943Evuacuation of Parícutin to Caltzontzin

Sept. 14, 1943Fiesta for Lord of the Miracles

May 11, 1944Evacuation of San Juan

Scientific Film

This video contains footage from USGS scientists including Carl Fies Jr. and shows locals working alongside scientists.

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