The Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt is the Neogene volcanic arc that takes place on the southern edge of the North American plate. It is approximately 1000 kilometers long. It overlies the Rivera and Cocos slabs.
The Trans-Mexican Volcanic Belt is a geological feature that comprises a chain of volcanoes located along the southern edge of the North American Plate. Its length is about 1000 kilometers, and it rests on top of the Rivera and Cocos tectonic plates.