feb 20, 1943 - Birth of the Paricutin Volcano
Description:
On February 20th, in the town of Cuyútziro, in the state of Michoacán, the Paricutin volcano was born. Domingo Pulido, a local farmer, witnessed how the earth opened up and began to emit thick vapor, marking the birth of the Paricutin volcano, considered the youngest volcano in the world.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 20, 1943
Now
~ 82 years ago