Cuicuilco, Teotihuacán's most serious rival in the Basin of Mexico:
A) was destroyed after a protracted war between the two cities
B) was destroyed by a cataclysmic volcanic eruption
C) simply did not grow as fast or as big and became a secondary capital in Teotihuacán's empire
D) was decimated by an epidemic, clearing the way for Teotihuacán's dominance

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Cuicuilco was destroyed by a cataclysmic volcanic eruption, specifically from the eruption of the Xitle volcano, which covered the area in lava and ash, leading to the decline of Cuicuilco and contributing to the rise of Teotihuacán in the region.

Cuicuilco, Teotihuacán's Most Serious Rival in the Basin of Mexico