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Title: History Of The Day - Parícutin Volcano Forms in Mexican Cornfield (1943)
Post by: TFD on Feb 20, 2014, 09:31 AM
In one of the most spectacular eruptions of modern times, Parícutin burst forth from a cornfield in the Mexican state of Michoacán 1943 and grew on and off until 1952, when the eruptions finally ceased. During that time, it spewed forth over a billion tons of lava and buried the town of San Juan Parangaricutiro and the village of Parícutin, whence its name. Parícutin's formation gave scientists a rare opportunity to observe volcanic growth. When do experts expect Parícutin to next erupt? Discuss (http://forum.thefreedictionary.com/postst53643_Par%C3%ADcutin-Volcano-Forms-in-Mexican-Cornfield--1943-.aspx)