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The Paricutín volcano is located in the state of Michoacán, Mexico. The eruption of Paricutín is considered one of the most spectacular volcanic events of the 20th century.

On February 20, 1943, a local farmer named Dionisio Pulido noticed a crack in his cornfield that was spewing steam and ash. He initially thought it was an earthquake or a gas leak, but as the days passed, the crack grew larger, and ash and lava began to spew from the ground.

The eruption continued to grow in intensity, and within a year, the Paricutín volcano had risen to a height of 1,200 feet. The volcano spewed ash and lava, burying nearby villages and farms under layers of volcanic rock and ash.

The eruption of Paricutín lasted for nine years, during which time it continued to grow in height and destruction. The volcano created a new mountain range and destroyed two nearby towns, Paricutín and San Juan Parangaricutiro, burying them under tons of ash and lava.

The eruption of Paricutín attracted scientists and researchers from around the world, who studied the volcano’s formation and behavior. The eruption was also a source of inspiration for artists and writers, who were struck by the raw power and beauty of the volcano.

Today, the Paricutín volcano is a popular tourist destination, with visitors from around the world coming to see the volcano and learn about its history. The ruins of the town of San Juan Parangaricutiro are still visible, buried under layers of ash and lava, a stark reminder of the power of nature.