The New Student's Reference Work/Jorullo

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See also El Jorullo on Wikipedia, and the disclaimer.


Jorullo (hṓ-ro͞ol′ yṓ ), a volcanic mountain in Mexico, 4,315 feet above the sea, 150 miles west of the City of Mexico.  During one night, Sept. 29. 1759, Jorullo was thrown up from a plain by the pressure of volcanic force.