Ghost Town - Sophie Gerrard

Volcán de Fuego de Colima at dawn.

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

“Volcano Danger Zone” La Yerbabuena, Colima, Mexico

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

La Yerbabuena at dawn, Colima, Mexico. The town was officially evacuated in 2006,

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

La Yerbabuena at dawn, Colima, Mexico. The town was officially evacuated in 2006,

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

La Yerbabuena at dawn, Colima, Mexico. The town was officially evacuated in 2006,

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

Volcán de Fuego de Colima at dawn.

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

Abandoned House, La Yerbabuena, Colima, Mexico. The town was officially evacuated in 2005. Many homes have been abandonded, their windows and doors boarded up and gardens left wild. Streets have grown over, La Yerbabuena is essentially a ghost town.

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

La Yerbabuena, Colima, Mexico. The town was officially evacuated in 2005. Many homes have been abandonded, their windows and doors boarded up and gardens left wild. Streets have grown over, La Yerbabuena is essentially a ghost town.

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

La Yerbabuena, Colima, Mexico. The town was officially evacuated in 2005. Many homes have been abandonded, their windows and doors boarded up and gardens left wild. Streets have grown over, La Yerbabuena is essentially a ghost town.

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

La Yerbabuena, Colima, Mexico. The town was officially evacuated in 2005. Many homes have been abandonded, their windows and doors boarded up and gardens left wild. Streets have grown over, La Yerbabuena is essentially a ghost town.

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

La Yerbabuena resident, Mexico. Those who remain feel the Government is forcing them from their homes with little choice or need.They are suspicious that their land will be sold if they leave and they do not feel the alternatives on offer are suitable or

Those who remain feel the Government is forcing them from their homes with little choice or need. They are suspicious that their land will be sold if they leave and they do not feel the alternatives on offer are suitable or adequate. “Our families have lived here and had a spiritual connection with this land for generations. It is the volcano which will protect us.” Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

La Yerbabuena resident, Mexico. Those who remain feel the Government is forcing them from their homes with little choice or need. They are suspicious that their land will be sold if they leave and they do not feel the alternatives on offer are suitable or

Those who remain feel the Government is forcing them from their homes with little choice or need. They are suspicious that their land will be sold if they leave and they do not feel the alternatives on offer are suitable or adequate. “Our families have lived here and had a spiritual connection with this land for generations. It is the volcano which will protect us.” Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

“Not for Sale. No Surrender” La Yerbabuena, Colima, Mexico

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

An army post built in the grounds of the now abandoned municipal building. La Yerbabuena, Colima, Mexico

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

Abandoned House, La Yerbabuena, Colima, Mexico. The town was officially evacuated in 2005. Many homes have been abandonded, their windows and doors boarded up and gardens left wild. Streets have grown over, La Yerbabuena is essentially a ghost town.

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes, Mexico

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

There are a small number of families who refuse to leave La Yerbabuena. This is their home and they have faith that the Volcano will not harm them. Mexico

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

Volcán de Fuego de Colima at dawn.

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

Church, La Yerbabuena, Colima, Mexico.

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

La Yerbabuena II, the relocation town, Colima, Mexico

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

La Yerbabuena II, the relocation town, Colima, Mexico “There are more opportunities for us here, better jobs and a good school. We still visit our old house and keep our fields in La Yerbabuena, but we feel safe here.”

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

La Yerbabuena II, the relocation town, Colima, Mexico. There is a constant demand for new housing in La Yerbabuena II.

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

La Yerbabuena II, the relocation town, Colima, Mexico. There is a constant demand for new housing in La Yerbabuena II.

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

La Yerbabuena II, the relocation town, Colima, Mexico. There is a constant demand for new housing in La Yerbabuena II.

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

La Yerbabuena II, the relocation town, Colima, Mexico. There is a constant demand for new housing in La Yerbabuena II.

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

La Yerbabuena II, the relocation town, Colima, Mexico

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

La Yerbabuena II, the relocation town, Colima, Mexico

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

La Yerbabuena II, the relocation town, Colima, Mexico

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

La Yerbabuena II, the relocation town, Colima, Mexico

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

La Yerbabuena II, the relocation town, Colima, Mexico. There is a constant demand for new housing in La Yerbabuena II.

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

La Yerbabuena II, the relocation town, Colima, Mexico

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

La Yerbabuena II, the relocation town, Colima, Mexico

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

La Yerbabuena II, the relocation town, Colima, Mexico

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

La Yerbabuena II, the relocation town, Colima, Mexico

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

La Yerbabuena II, the relocation town, Colima, Mexico

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

La Yerbabuena

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.

Volcán de Fuego de Colima at dawn.

Volcán de Fuego de Colima has been designated a decade volcano, and is one of the most dangerous and active Volcanoes in the world. It is the most active volcano in Mexico and it last erupted in 2005. The town of La Yerbabuena lies in the exclusion zone, directly in the path of any potential eruption. In 2006 it was permanently evacuated and many residents left, however, a number remain. Should there be a large eruption (as predicted by scientists working on the volcano) the lives and property of more than 400,000 people woulod be at risk. Those who stay, do so in the belief that that when the time comes, God or the volcano itself will save them. The population were moved to a new town out of the danger zone. A few who left return daily to La Yerbabuena to tend their farmland and former homes.