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Mexico’s Popocatépetl volcano spews plume of ash and gasoline


Authorities have declared a yellow alert after Mexico’s Popocatépetl volcano spewed a 3km (1.86 mile) column of ash and gasoline on Tuesday night.

It has been erupting two to 3 occasions day by day for nearly per week.

Positioned simply 70km (43.5 miles) from Mexico Metropolis, Popocatépetl is likely one of the nation’s most harmful and most energetic volcanoes.

Residents within the south of Puebla have been warned to be careful for ash fall and to not method the volcano.

In Might 2023, ash emissions by Popocatépetl led to native authorities closing colleges in 11 surrounding cities and briefly shutting down Mexico Metropolis and Puebla airports.

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