하늘의 계시인가? 8년간의 화산 분출에도 굳굳이 버텨온 멕시코 사원 Stunning church in Mexico survived EIGHT YEAR volcanic eruption..VIDEO
Act of God or engineering marvel?
Stunning church in Mexico survived EIGHT YEAR volcanic eruption... though the rest of the town was completely destroyed
A church is all that remains in the small village of San Juan Parangaricutiro in the state of Michoacan in Mexic
The small village of San Juan Parangaricutiro in Mexico is completely buried under lava, save for its church
This is due to the eight-year eruption of Volcan de Paricutin, which began in 1943
Many credit the structure's solid slabs with its ability to withstand the constant flow of heat
By KATIE AMEY FOR MAILONLINE
A church is all that remains of the small village of San Juan Parangaricutiro in the state of Michoacan in Mexico.
The town was completely blanketed after the eruption of Volcan de Paricutin in 1943.
For the next eight years, lava flowed freely, burying the town underneath feet of volcanic rock - though its church survived unscathed.
The volcanic eruption was particularly unique as its entire evolution was observed and studied.
Many also consider this volcano, and adjacent lava-covered village, to be one of the natural wonders of the world.
Under the church, houses and other buildings remain buried, though thankfully no residents were injured during the extended eruption.
While some like to believe that it's ability to withstand the lava was an act from above, the solid slabs used to build the structure have also been credited.
Even today, the haunting images show a stark contrast between the barren ground and the holy building.
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Following the eruption of the Volcan de Paricutin in 1943, the entire town was blanketed by lava
Despite the constant flow during the 8 years that followed, the town's church escaped unscathed
The entire village remains buried, despite the sole structure rising above the vast barren landscape
Though some may prefer to think of it as an act of God, the church's solid slabs are believed to be responsible for its stability
The lava created incredible rock formations in the Mexican province, which is part of the Ring of Fire, an area known for its volcanoes
Thankfully, none of the town's residents were injured during the volcanic eruption, as they had time to evacuate
