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When did the 1943 Parícutin eruption begin?
Quick Answer
Parícutin erupted on February 20, 1943. It was born in a cornfield in Mexico and grew rapidly before the eyes of scientists and locals.
The Full Story
The Parícutin volcano began erupting on February 20, 1943, in Michoacán, Mexico. It rose from a field and quickly became one of the most famous examples of a volcano forming in a human lifetime. Scientists were able to observe its entire life cycle from birth to dormancy. Parícutin provided rare firsthand evidence about how cinder cones grow and evolve.
Key Facts
1.February 20, 1943
2.Volcano formed in a cornfield
3.Observed throughout its active life
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