Since the early hours of the morning, a constant emission of water vapor and volcanic gases has been observed heading southeast. Puebla, Pue. — In the last 24 hours, 11 low‑intensity exhalations were detected at the Popocatépetl volcano, accompanied by light emissions of water vapor and volcanic gases. Since the early hours of the morning […]
Intense activity of the Popocatepetl volcano
Popocatépetl, one of Mexico’s most active volcanoes, released a large plume or fumarole on Saturday, Feb. 24 around 6:00 a.m.; civil protection authorities have maintained a Phase 2 Yellow Alert. A column of steam and volcanic ash, which rose over 1.5 km above the crater, was visible from the Valley of Mexico and surrounding regions. […]