Paricutín

geographical name

Pa·​ri·​cu·​tín pä-ˌrē-kü-ˈtēn How to pronounce Paricutín (audio)
volcano about 9100 feet (2775 meters) high in the state of Michoacán, southwestern Mexico

Note: Paricutín first erupted in 1943.

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“Paricutín.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Paricut%C3%ADn. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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