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Because it is the youngest volcano in the world, having initially appeared as a fissure on a plowing field in February 23, 1943. After nine years of erupting, it reached a maximum height of 424 meters (1,391.08 ft) above the cornfield from which it was born.

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It is the only cone shaped volcano that erupted in historic times out of hundreds in the area. It is also located near a corn field.

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Which of the seven wonders of the world is in Mexico?

Paricutin volcano is the only natural wonder of the world in Mexico. Paricutin is located in Michoacán, Mexico and it's birth was witnessed by the human race which established it as a natural wonder.


What is the most beautiful natural wonder in the world?

Great canyon, great barrier reef, Victoria falls, gunung mulu national park, Nigeria falls, angel falls, paricutin volcano


Is Niagara Falls the seventh wonder of the world?

No. The seven natural wonders of the world are described as: The Grand Canyon, The Great Barrier Reef, The Harbour of Rio de Janeiro, Mt. Everest, The Aurora Borealis, The Paricutin Volcano, and Victoria Falls.


Why is Kilauea the youngest volcano?

No. The youngest volcano in the world is Paricutin in Mexico.


What city is paricutin located in?

Paricutin Mexico


Wonder of the world in Mexico?

There are two "official" wonders. One is man-made and the other one is natural. The man-made wonder of the world are the remains of the Mayan city of Chichen Itza, in the Yucatan peninsula. The natural wonder is the Paricutin Volcano (youngest volcano in the world) in the state of Michoacan.


Is Paricutin cone or shield or composite?

Paricutin is a cinder cone volcano.


What is the biome of paricutin volcano?

It is called Paricutin volcano.


What type of mountain is Paricutin?

Paricutin is a cinder cone volcano.


What country is Paricutin in?

Paricutin is in Mexico. It is a cinder cone volcano located in the state of MichoacΓ‘n.


How did mount paricutin get its name?

Mount Paricutin is named after the nearby village of Paricutin. The volcano emerged suddenly in 1943 in a cornfield near the village, leading to its association with the name of the village.


Does it snow on paricutin volcano?

No. Paricutin is not very tall is in a tropical area.