Learning From Experience - Lava Flow

Lava Flow

This volcano, Paricutin, grew out of a corn field in Mexico in 1943 and erupted until 1952. The lava from this volcano destroyed agricultural lands, livestock, and the town of San Juan Parangaricutiro (Volcano World).

Photos:

Left - San Juan Parangaricutiro
Right - Paricutin volcano
Credit: John Harner, University of Colorado

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