Colima Volcano stands ready for action (photo courtesy of Wikipedia)

Colima Volcano is located in Colima, Mexico and is one of twin volcanos in the area. Nevada de Colima and Volcan de Colima are two volcanoes in the western Mexican volcanic belt. Colima is known as a strato volcano, much like the famed Mount St. Helens. It’s cone shape shows historic eruptions spewing mostly ash and lava which quickly cools forming the cone rather than flowing freely over more area.

Colima in the mists (photo by Presagio courtesty of Flickr)

Colima is a historically active volcano with lively periods of eruptions since 1585. As recently as 1913, explosive eruptions have caused the destruction of the summit and created its steep sides that have regrown over time.

Peaceful Colima Valley (photo by Presagio courtesy of Flickr)

As with most areas of volcanic activity, the valley around the Colima are incredibly fertile and thrive on the nutrient-rich soil. The area around Colima is an absolute paradise for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The picturesque Carrizalillos Lake is the perfect place to snap shots of Colima while enjoying the stunning weather.

Carrizalillos Lake (photo by Presagio courtesy of Flickr)

Colima is an amazing sight for avid geologists, vulcanologist’s or merely curious onlookers. However, it is important to check with the local geological groups to determine the safety of trails and various areas. Thanks to modern technology, geologists are able to determine the possibility of eruptions and even when gas levels are too high for tourists to risk a visit.