Background & Context
Scientists from Mexico’s National Autonomous University (UNAM) used five years of seismic data and Artificial Intelligence to create the first 3D interior map of Popocatépetl ("El Popo"), one of the world’s most active volcanoes.
Key Discoveries
- Magma Architecture: The 3D images revealed complex magma reservoirs extending 18 km deep.
- Risk Mitigation: The map helps predict "conduit" behavior, allowing for more accurate evacuation warnings for the millions living near Mexico City.
- Scientific Tool: This uses Muon Tomography or advanced seismic sensors to "see" through solid rock, similar to an X-ray for the Earth.
IAS-2026 - OPTIONAL / GEOGRAPHY / PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION / SOCIOLOGY / ANTHROPOLOGY / ORIENTATION ON 03 & 04-10-2025 
