Paricutin Volcano is a cinder cone volcano located in the state of Michoacán, Mexico. It emerged suddenly in a cornfield on February 20, 1943, and grew rapidly, reaching a height of about 424 meters (1,391 feet) within a year. The eruption lasted for nearly nine years, burying two villages, Paricutin and San Juan Parangaricutiro, under ash and lava. The volcano is notable for being one of the youngest volcanoes in the world and is a popular site for scientific study. Its formation provided valuable insights into volcanic activity and the processes involved in the creation of new landforms. Today, Paricutin is a significant landmark and attracts tourists and researchers alike.