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12 Feb 2026
El Chichón volcano in Mexico, responsible for a devastating eruption in 1982 that killed over 2,000 people, is showing signs of renewed activity. Scientists have detected rising temperatures, bubbling gases, and unusual sulphur formations, prompting close monitoring. While there is currently no evidence of magma movement, the activity suggests the volcano is “brewing something.”
Scientists are closely monitoring a volcano in southern Mexico after detecting increased levels of hydrogen sulphide and carbon dioxide near the crater. While these emissions are common in active hydrothermal systems, a sudden rise could indicate an impending eruption. The volcano, which has been restricted to visitors since its catastrophic 1982 eruption, remains a key research site for studying volcanic behaviour and evolution.