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Popocatepetl Volcano in Mexico began erupting yesterday morning, spewing lava and ash from its peak. Streams of smoke and debris have been flowing from the peak for over 24 hours.
The volcano, which is more than 17,000ft tall, is the second highest peak in Mexico and lies on the Trans-Mexican volcanic belt. It is the most active volcano in Mexico, having erupted 15 times since records began.
Authorities are warning local residents to cover their mouths and noses with wet cloths if they leave their homes, in a bid to protect against smoke inhalation.
KamaAina
(78,249 posts)The Fourth of July in New Haven that year was rainy with temps in the 60s! Free concert on the Green canceled.
Agnosticsherbet
(11,619 posts)A screwed up summer I can deal with.
KamaAina
(78,249 posts)Do many people live right around it?
Agnosticsherbet
(11,619 posts)TexasProgresive
(12,158 posts)We had some gorgeous sunsets that year as well as some blessed cool summer days (for Texas). I do hope Popo doesn't cause any loss of life.
malaise
(269,157 posts)This was 52 years after the great 9.2 quake in Alaska
panader0
(25,816 posts)Earthquakes and volcanoes together is scary.
malaise
(269,157 posts)nature never ceases to amaze.
There is also a volcano spitting in Alaska - saw something a day or two ago.
2naSalit
(86,776 posts)in the western hemisphere in a day. Pavlof in Alaska went off too.
http://www.avo.alaska.edu/activity/Pavlof.php
malaise
(269,157 posts)Thanks
2naSalit
(86,776 posts)I'm sitting on the biggest volcano in the NA continent which almost halfway between the two that went of this weekend. I pay attention to that sort of thing.
panader0
(25,816 posts)And when I turned my head, there it was. Mind blowing sight.
burrowowl
(17,647 posts)Popo the warrior is guarding Ixau!
I've lived in Mexico City and visited Popo and Ixau several times, hope all will be safe!