Mount Pico de Orizaba: Facts and Challenges

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Citlaltépetl

stratovolcano

Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt

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The highest peak in Mexico at 5,636 meters.

A type of volcano built from many layers of hardened lava.

Geographic region where Pico de Orizaba is located.

A volcano that has erupted in recent times.

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Difficult conditions posed by steep slopes of the mountain.

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Pico de Orizaba, also known as Citlaltépetl, is the highest peak in Mexico.
Its elevation is approximately 5,636 meters (18,491 feet) above sea level.
It is a stratovolcano, a type of volcano built up by many layers of hardened lava.
The mountain lies in the Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt.
It straddles the border between the states of Puebla and Veracruz.
It is an active volcano, although it has had few recorded eruptions in recent times.
The steep slopes of the mountain pose significant challenges for mountaineers.
The mountain's name, Citlaltépetl, is derived from Nahuatl words meaning "Mountain of the Star."
The mountain’s snow-capped summit is a prominent feature visible from a wide area.
Its remote location and challenging terrain present logistical and environmental safety concerns for climbers and researchers.