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A New Volcano in Michoacán? They Reveal Why the Mysterious Steam in Michoacán

Summary by Azteca Jalisco
UNAM experts clarified the mystery of steam and underground heat in El Salitre, Michoacán. After registering the citizen's fear of the alleged birth of a volcano, scientists confirmed that these are surface hydrothermal manifestations that have generated 11 mud pits with temperatures up to 86°C. Dr. Ruth Villanueva, of the Institute of Geophysics, explained that the phenomenon is due to the circulation of hot fluids in the subsoil. This happens …
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UNAM experts clarified the mystery of steam and underground heat in El Salitre, Michoacán. After registering the citizen's fear of the alleged birth of a volcano, scientists confirmed that these are surface hydrothermal manifestations that have generated 11 mud pits with temperatures up to 86°C. Dr. Ruth Villanueva, of the Institute of Geophysics, explained that the phenomenon is due to the circulation of hot fluids in the subsoil. This happens …

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Azteca Jalisco broke the news on Monday, June 1, 2026.
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