Volcán de Colima 🌋

The Volcán de Colima, 3,820 m, also known as Volcán de Fuego, is part of the Colima Volcanic Complex consisting of Volcán de Colima, Nevado de Colima and the eroded El Cántaro. It is the youngest of the three and as of 2015 is one of the most active volcanos in Mexico and in North America

Where is it?

Volcán de Colima is located in Jalisco / Colima in Mexico. Jalisco is a western Mexican state fringing the Pacific Ocean. The state is known for mariachi music and tequila, both of which reportedly originated here. The capital, Guadalajara, is peppered with colonial plazas and landmarks like the neoclassical Teatro Degollado and regal Guadalajara Cathedral, with its twin gold spires. The neighbouring Palacio de Gobierno houses murals by Mexican artist José Clemente Orozco.

When did it last erupt?

The last time Volcán de Colima erupted was in May 11th 2019 for when it stopped later on July 12 2019. Yet it's last proper eruption was in January 2017.

Damage it has done?

There is no information on this except a photo of the hot rocks ruining the road. So I'm guessing since it's away from houses and stuff that it can only damage the nature and the roads.

How and when was it formed?

The currently active cone is within a large caldera that was probably formed by a combination of landslides and large eruptions. The lava is andesite containing 56-61% SiO₂. About 300,000 people live within 40 km (25 miles) of the volcano, which makes it the most dangerous volcano in Mexico. 

Interesting Random Facts...

a. Colima volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in North America and 

one of the potentially most dangerous ones.

b. It has had more than 30 periods of eruptions since 1585, including several 

significant eruptions in the late 1990s.

c. It has had more than 30 periods of eruptions since 1585, including several 

significant eruptions in the late 1990s.

Myths / Legends about it?

The legend says that several centuries ago, in the years of the Mexican colony, king Coliman, governor of the region, and his faithful court members lived in his mansion on the outskirts of the volcano. After a discussion with his Spanish superior, Coliman and his followers were surrounded in his own mansion, their water and food supplies were cut, and they were told they’d be killed if they tried to escape.  They survived for several months but as they could not live for much longer and their death was inevitable, they all tried to escape one night, but they were discovered by the Spaniards. To avoid being captured, the king threw himself into the volcano along with his court members. Ever since, those who live in the region say that the volcano makes eruption when the descendants of king Coliman or his court are mistreated.

(Collect it this information from - This Website )

Some more Photos and Videos...

How does a volcano erupt? 

Volcanoes erupt when molten rock called magma rises to the surface. Magma is formed when the earth's mantle melts. ... Runny magma erupts through openings or vents in the earth's crust before flowing onto its surface as lava. If magma is thick, gas bubbles cannot easily escape and pressure builds up as the magma rises.

Effects of a volcanic eruption...

Further effects are the deterioration of water quality, fewer periods of rain, crop damages, and the destruction of vegetation. During volcanic eruptions and their immediate aftermath, increased respiratory system morbidity has been observed as well as mortality among those affected by volcanic eruptions.

Helpful Websites To Explore...

https://volcano.si.edu/volcano.cfm?vn=341040

https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/colima.html

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The Experiment 

Since I got into my group we decided to do another volcano called Krakatoa which is located in Indonesia.

After we created our volcano (paper masque, newspaper and flour + water to create glue.) We painted it black so it looked like it at night time.  

Our explosion was okay we decided to use elephant toothpaste as the 'lava.' 

How we made elephant toothpaste was...

Method for elephant toothpaste...

What you need...

15mL of warm water

25mL of hydrogen peroxide 

3 spatulas of potassium iodine

Food colouring

The crafting...

Add 3 spatulas of potassium iodine into the warm water and stir

Meanwhile add the hydrogen peroxide, food colouring and soap (dishwashing liquid) into a bottle or a container - in our case the bottle of our volcano. 

Next, lightly mix around the hydrogen peroxide mixture.

Then add the warm water into it and watch it form elephant toothpaste.