Sergio Tapiro

Sergio Tapiro

Colima Volcano in Colima, Mexico, erupts with rock showers, lightning, and lava flows on 13 December 2015. The volcano, which is one of the most active in Mexico, showed an increase in activity from July onwards.

Lightning in volcano eruptions is generated when rock fragments, ash and particles in the volcanic plume collide, producing static charges—just as ice particles do in clouds.

Sergio Tapiro (b. 1971) is a photojournalist and nature photographer, best known for his photos of the Colima Volcano in Mexico, which is a long-term life project. 

His work has been featured across worldwide media in newspapers, magazines and TV commercials. 

During his professional career, Tapiro has been awarded by National Geographic Travel as Photographer of the Year in 2017, among other international contests. Through lectures, primarily for university audiences, he seeks to reflect on our connection with the environment and promotes nature conservancy and love for science.