Popocatépetl is an active stratovolcano located in the states of Puebla, Morelos, and Mexico in central Mexico. It lies in the eastern half of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt. At 5,393 m it is the sec
Popocatépetl, viewed from the north from Paso de Cortés.
Popocatepetl seen from UNAM (instituto de Ecologia with Sigma 500 mm), Mexico City
International Space Station view of Popocatépetl sending plume of volcanic ash south 23 January 2001, Iztaccíhuatl at right
Popocatépetl viewed from Puebla, Puebla, January 2004 eruption
Citlaltépetl, otherwise known as Pico de Orizaba, is an active volcano and the highest volcano in North America, as well as the highest mountain in Mexico and third highest peak in North America, afte
Popocatépetl
…central Mexico. It lies in the eastern half of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt. At 5,393 m (17,694 ft) it is the second highest peak in Mexico, after Citlaltépetl (Pico de Orizaba) at 5,636 m (18,491 ft). Popocatépetl is ranked 89th by prominence. It is linked to the twin volcano of Iztaccihuatl to the north by the high saddle…
Pico de Orizaba desde Hidalgo, Puebla
Pico de Orizaba looking south from atop Cofre de Perote
Southeast of Citlaltépetl
Northwest of Citlaltépetl