Popocatepetl

Smoke spews from Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcano

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STORY: Mexico’s National Center for Disaster Prevention has warned people to stay away from Popocatepetl, reporting that it had observed more than 77 discharges from the volcano accompanied by water vapor, volcanic gases, and ash. Local authorities issued a yellow alert in the area, which is issued when the volcano emissions start, meaning residents must … Read more

Intense Activity Seen at Mexico’s Popocatepetl Volcano

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Ash billowed from the Popocatepetl volcano in Puebla, Mexico, on Friday, November 17, as Mexico officials warned people to stay away from the area. The National Disaster Prevention Center said on Friday that the volcano was emitting water vapor, volcanic gases and ash, and that the Popocatepetl Volcanic Alert Traffic Light remained at a “Yellow … Read more