Colima
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- noun
- /koʊˈliːmə/
- Many tourists flock to Colima to witness the spectacular eruptions of its famous volcano.
- Colima Volcano
- Colima, Mexico
- state of Colima
Examples
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The locals take precautions because Colima is one of the most active volcanoes in North America.
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In 2001, the scientific committee recommended that the Colima state government resettle its communities near the volcano.
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In the Colima Volcano case, the repeated evacuations resulted in the failed attempt to relocate La Yerbabuena, a community deemed at risk.
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Colima Volcano, also called the Volcán de Fuego de Colima, is the most active volcano in Mexico, with more than forty eruptions since the 16th century.
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Colima is known for its breathtaking views, especially when you see the active volcano, Colima, in the distance.
Synonyms
An active volcano in southwestern Mexico that often erupts
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Colima comes from the local Nahuatl language and from the old place-name Coliman, the name people used for the town and region. One common idea is that Coliman means 'place of the old man' or 'place in the hand', so the volcano simply carries the name of the place today.