Pico de Orizaba, Mexico, Part 1 of 2

NW Face of Pico de Orizaba from neighboring Hidalgo, Pico de Orizaba National Park, Mexico.  High point to the left of the summit is the remnant of Espolon de Oro, the second volcanic edifice Orizaba is constructed on.  Jamapa glacier is facing the camera.  Image courtesy Mexico en Fotos, Feb 2014 via Wiki

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The Deadly 1985 Lahar of Nevado del Ruiz, Columbia

Nevado del Ruiz with steam plume.  Image courtesy Infographic Vennpage.com, Feb 2017

Nevado del Ruiz (also known as La Mesa de Herveo or Volcan Ruiz) is a massive active stratovolcano located some 129 km west of Bogota, Columbia.  Its summit is covered with large glaciers.  It is locally known as the ‘sleeping lion’, meaning that the locals remember and respect its danger.

The Double Caldera of Mount Suswa, Kenya

Mount Suswa from the rim of the oldest caldera. Image courtesy African Spice Safaris