🌋 Volcán Bárcena
Active cinder cone volcano on San Benedicto Island, Mexico
Volcán Bárcena is an active cinder cone volcano located at the southern end of San Benedicto Island, part of the Revillagigedo Islands archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. The volcano sits approximately 350 kilometers southeast of the Baja California Peninsula, Mexico. Though classified as active, it is not currently in an eruptive state. The volcano is part of the broader Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, a major geologic feature spanning much of Mexico.
🏝️ Geographic Setting
- Located on San Benedicto Island within the Revillagigedo Islands chain
- Positioned 350 kilometers off the southeastern coast of Baja California Peninsula
- Situated in the Pacific Ocean as part of an isolated island archipelago
- Forms the southern terminus of San Benedicto Island
🌍 Geologic Classification
- Cinder cone volcano, a relatively small volcanic formation built from ejected pyroclastic material
- Classified as active but currently dormant
- Part of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, a major structural feature of Mexico's geology
- Member of the Revillagigedo Islands volcanic chain
🔒 Access and Current Status
- San Benedicto Island and the Revillagigedo Islands are designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a National Park (Parque Nacional Isla de Socorro y Revillagigedo)
- Access to the islands is restricted; permits and authorization from Mexican authorities are required
- The remote location and protected status limit general tourist access
- Scientific research and authorized expeditions represent the primary means of visiting
🌟 Final Word
- Location: San Benedicto Island, Revillagigedo Islands, Pacific Ocean
- Type: Cinder cone volcano (active, not currently erupting)
- Distance: 350 kilometers (220 miles) off southeastern Baja California Peninsula
- Geologic setting: Part of the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt
Volcán Bárcena is an active cinder cone volcano located at the southern end of San Benedicto Island, part of the Revillagigedo Islands archipelago in the Pacific Ocean. The volcano sits approximately 350 kilometers southeast of the Baja California Peninsula, Mexico. Though classified as active, it is not currently in an eruptive state. The volcano is part of the broader Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt, a major geologic feature spanning much of Mexico ...