Colima volcano in western Mexico experienced heightened activity throughout 2017, producing frequent explosions, ash emissions, and pyroclastic flows. Known as one of North America's most active volcanoes, Colima's 2017 activity forced periodic evacuations and disrupted daily life in nearby communities. The volcano has erupted dozens of times since the sixteenth century.

Colima's persistent activity has influenced Mexican poetry and folklore addressing the volcano's cultural significance in Jalisco and Michoacán states. Mexican poets like Francisco Cervantes and contemporary voices from western Mexico have incorporated Colima's fiery presence into works exploring regional identity, indigenous Purépecha cosmology, and the everyday negotiation of living alongside an active volcano, contributing to Mexican literary traditions that blend pre-Columbian reverence with modern vulnerability.