Standing on the still-steaming rim of Paricutin volcano, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and symbol of Mexico's Ring of Fire. Paricutin split open a cornfield and rose to form a colossal cinder cone-unleashing a stream of lava that swallowed a town and gave scientists the first chance to study a volcano from birth to extinction.
Amazing Assignment—Made Easier
The 11-day journey of National Geographic photographer Stephen Alvarez through Mexico's Ring of Fire to the Paricutin volcano was dramatic—and powered by Microsoft all the way. See how OneDrive, OneNote, the Surface Pro 3 tablet, and the Microsoft Band helped him plan, make notes, save images, track physical activity, share everything, and achieve more on the go every day.
National Geographic photographer Stephen Alvarez uses his Lumia to capture a landscape and culture shaped by explosive geological forces on a journey to Mexico's iconic Paricutin volcano.
