What was the impact of El Chichon in 1982?
While the 1982 eruptions caused a national tragedy, they also fostered multidisciplinary studies of eruptive phenomena, not only at El Chichón but also other explosive volcanoes in the world. 17 p.
What was El Chichon volcano like before it erupted?
El Chichón was by no means a remarkable-looking volcano prior to 1982 (see right) — it is merely a complex of domes with a tuff ring made of ejected volcanic material. It sits between two volcanic arcs — the Trans Mexican Volcanic Belt and the Guatemalan Belt — and in a region with few active volcanoes.
How big is the crater at El Chichon?
The crater lake at El Chichón when it contained the smallest water volume ever recorded here (5 June 2005). The crater diameter is ~ 1 km. Courtesy of L. Rosales. Figure 9. The crater lake at El Chichón when it contained the largest water volume ever recorded here (26 March 2007).
Where does the water from El Chichon come from?
Two rivers collect water from El Chichon: the Platanar river from the NE flank of the volcano and the Susnubac– Magdalena river from the SW flank. Both are tributaries of the Grijalva river which flows towards the Gulf of Mexico. In hindsight, the activity had started in 1930 when locals reported hearing sounds from the mountain.
When was the last time El Chichon erupted?
Thanks to the over 600 years since the last major eruption of El Chichón, few people living near the volcano (or even in the geologic community) appreciated the danger that it posed. Some even considered El Chichón to be dormant or extinct.
Are there any health issues with a Chichon?
With the ChiChon, you have the Chihuahua that can suffer from patella luxation and joint issues while the Bichon Frise can experience skin issues as a result of fretting and chewing on themselves. As with all small dogs, dental issues can be a concern so brushing and regular check-ups are essential.
What’s the best thing to do with a Chichon?
Chichons are active, energetic little dogs however their smaller size makes it fairly easy to meet their needs. Because they are social and love to play, a visit to the dog-park or game of catch in the backyard is an ideal way to inject some fun into their exercise regimen.