Summary of the historical eruptive activity of Volcán De Colima, Mexico 1519–2000

Volcán de Colima (103°37′W, 19°30′45″N) has had significant eruptive activity over the last five centuries, leading to its designation as the most active volcano in Mexico. This activity has manifested itself through a variety of eruptive processes, culminating in explosive events rated VEI 4. Much of our knowledge of the earlier volcanic events is from non-scientific writings and as such is only an interpretation of sometimes ambiguous information. The most recent eruptions of the 19th and 20th centuries are, however, well documented, scientifically allowing for more detailed understanding of these events.