The urban expansion of Guadalajara's metropolitan area in Mexico has experienced significant westward growth since the last time the city hosted World Cup matches in 1986. This development has transformed a landscape historically shaped by the activity of ancient volcanoes.

This pattern of demographic and urban growth is situated within a particular geographical context, where the presence of ancient volcanic formations has influenced the terrain's configuration. The interaction between human development and the geological characteristics of the environment is a key factor in the evolution of large cities in regions with a volcanic history.