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Global Volcanism Program | Image GVP-03780

Popocatépetl volcano is seen here to the south from the Iztaccíhuatl summit ridge. Unlike the eroded Iztaccíhuatl volcano, which has been infrequently active during the Holocene, Popocatépetl has been vigorously active. Photo by Jim Luhr, 1981 (Smithsonian Institution).

Popocatépetl volcano is seen here to the south from the Iztaccíhuatl summit ridge. Unlike the eroded Iztaccíhuatl volcano, which has been infrequently active during the Holocene, Popocatépetl has been vigorously active.

Photo by Jim Luhr, 1981 (Smithsonian Institution).

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Keywords: stratovolcano


Iztaccíhuatl

Popocatépetl