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Is Popocatepetl active

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Pico de Orizaba (the third highest peak in North America) is considered "dormant" but not extinct. It was last active in the 17th Century, erupting in 1613, 1630, and 1687. It had at least four eruptions in the 1500's as well.

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Indeed it is. See related links.

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Is popocatepetl dormant active or extinct?

Active.


What are two active volcanoes?

In Mexico the two most active are the Popocatepetl and Colima volcanoes.


What is the active volcano in Mexico?

There are several active volcanoes in Mexico. Two of them would be the Popocatepetl and Colima volcanoes.


How long has Popocatepetl been in Mexico?

Some 12,000 years. It is a still-active volcano.


Where is an active volcano?

There are several active volcanoes located in the world. Some include Galeras in Colombia, Mount Baker in Washington, and Popocatepetl in Mexico.


Is popocatepetl in Mexico going to erupt in the future?

Probably. It is an active volcano, so it might erupt eventually.


Are there any volcanic threats in Mexico?

Yes. Some active volcanoes in Mexico include the Popocatepetl, Colima, Paricutin and Ceboruco.


What is the current stage of the popocatepetl in Mexico?

Active, with occasional ash and water plumes. Lava was last spewed on December of 2005.


What is the population of Popocatepetl?

the population of Popocatepetl is 18 million


What is the type of the popocateptl volcano?

Popocatepetl is southeast of Mexico city, Popocatepetl is the second highest volcano in Mexico at 5426 meters. It is also one of the most active volcanoes in Mexico.


How many volcanoes in Guatemala are active?

All the volcanoes in Mexico are part of the Pacific Ring of Fire. The volcanoes that remain active in that country are the following: Barcena, Ceboruco, Chichon, Colima, Jorullo, Paricutin, Pico de Orizaba, Popocatepetl, Socorro, Tacana and Tres Virgenes. Of them, the most active are the Colima, Chichon and the Popocatepetl, which is located in the central part of the country, among the states of Puebla, Mexico and Morelos.


What does Popocatepetl mean in Aztec?

Popocatepetl means smoking mountain in aztec