GLOBAL VOLCANISM: Mexico's Popocatepetl Volcano Erupts - Sending Ash Almost Two Miles Into The Sky! [VIDEOS]

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April 19, 2016 - MEXICO - The Popocatépetl volcano in Mexico erupted overnight, sending lava flying as far as a mile away from the mountain.

The Puebla airport, directly east of the volcano, has been closed and officials are urging residents to wear masks and avoid inhaling ash covering the city.

There are approximately 25 million people who live within 62 miles, or 100 kilometers, of the active volcano.

The eruption of the 17,797-foot stratovolcano, the second highest peak in Mexico, began around 2:30AM, sending ash almost two miles into the sky.

Popocatépetl is the most active volcano in the country, with documented eruptions dating back to the arrival of the Spanish in 1519.


WATCH: Popocatepetl erupts.

It has been active since 1991, after being dormant for approximately half a century.

Since 1993, smoke has constantly billowed from the crater.

The most recent eruption was April 3, just 15 days ago.

The name Popocatépetl is derived from the Nahuatl words popōca 'it smokes' and tepētl meaning 'mountain,' translating to Smoking Mountain.

Among locals, it is commonly referred to as El Popo. - Sputnik.

GLOBAL VOLCANISM: Mexico's Popocatepetl Volcano Spectacularly Erupts - Lights Up The Night Sky; Spewing Lava; Smoke And Ash Rising To Over 6,500 Feet! [PHOTOS + VIDEOS]

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April 5, 2016 - MEXICO - A video has emerged of the spectacular eruption of Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcano, Sunday, showcasing the explosion as it lit up the night sky, throwing lava and ash high into the air.

The Popocatepetl volcano, located in central Mexico, erupted at 20:31 p.m. local time, with smoke and ash rising to a height of 2,000 meters (6,562ft), according to Mexico’s National Disaster Prevention Center.

4- las explosiones de los días pasados destruyeron el domo de lava. pic.twitter.com/mk8BL676B9

— Volcán Popocatépetl (@Popocatepetl_MX) April 3, 2016

5- en el lugar donde se formó el domo ahora queda un cráter interno de 325 m de diámetro por 50 de profundidad. pic.twitter.com/KW5wlZjsiO

— Volcán Popocatépetl (@Popocatepetl_MX) April 3, 2016

Ceniza de la explosión de las 18:37 h sobre el cielo de Puebla, Pue. pic.twitter.com/bzGoaRtLxQ

— Volcán Popocatépetl (@Popocatepetl_MX) April 5, 2016

Se mezclan nubes de agua con nubes de ceniza, la columna lleva dirección a Puebla Capital. #Popocatepetl #EnVivo. pic.twitter.com/vOD5sJ5qJF

— SkyAlert (@SkyAlertMx) April 4, 2016

Belleza de amanecer envuelve hoy a los volcanes Popocatépetl e Iztaccíhuatl. Vía @HaciendaPanoaya #EdoMex. pic.twitter.com/YDki5jAOOg

— Webcams de México (@webcamsdemexico) April 4, 2016

A large dome of lava, formed in January, was destroyed during the recent explosions, leaving a new inner crater in its place.Rocks were also swept into the sky to an altitude of 3,500 meters (11,483ft).

Popocatepetl, also known as “Don Goyo”, located about 80km (50 miles) southeast of Mexico City, is one of the country's most-active volcanoes, erupting 15 times since records began.

WATCH: Extraordinary eruption of the Popocatepetl volcano.

Situated in the eastern half of the Trans-Mexican volcanic belt, the volcano is the second highest peak in Mexico, standing at more than 5,181 meters (17,000ft). - RT.

GLOBAL VOLCANISM: Increased Activity At Mexico's Popocatepetl Volcano - Spews 2,000-Metre High Ash Cloud! [VIDEOS]

March 28, 2016 - MEXICO - Mexico's Popocateptl volcano came to life Sunday morning, spewing a roughly 2,000 metre- high column of gas and ash in central Mexico. The eruption occurred at (1661 GMT).

Local officials have encouraged locals to cover their noses and mouths with a moist towel. A (7.5 mile-) security ring around the volcano has been mandated, preventing passage close to the crater.

Popocatepetl's last major eruption was 2000, when more than 40,000 people had to evacuate.

Mexico contains over 3,000 volcanos but only 14 are considered active.

Popocateptl Volcano is located some (43 miles) southeast of Mexico City.


WATCH: Popocatepetl erupts again.

- Standart News.

 

GLOBAL VOLCANISM: Increased Activity At Mexico's Popocatepetl Volcano - Multiple Explosions Produce Ash Column 2,600 Feet High; Residents Warned Not To Approach Area! [PHOTOS + VIDEOS]

February 6, 2016 - MEXICO - Popocatepetl volcano record in the last 17 hours of low intensity exhalations accompanied by steam and gas, and vulcanotectónico earthquake with preliminary magnitude of 1.7, according to the National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenpared).

Also three explosions of low intensity, the most important at 3:32 pm on Saturday, which produced an ash column height of about 800 meters (2,624 feet) above the crater, moving east.

According to the latest report monitoring body within the Ministry of Interior, during yesterday Friday a continuous emission of steam and gas was observed.

Meanwhile, as of this morning and so far this report has been a slight emission of steam and gas that spread east winds.

The Cenapred urged not to approach the volcano, especially the crater, the danger of falling ballistic fragments, so that the traffic light Volcanic Alert remains at Yellow Phase 2.

At this stage the planned scenarios are to continue small-scale explosive activity at intermediate, rains of ash mild to moderate in nearby towns to register, and the possibility of pyroclastic flows and mudflows short range.


WATCH: Spectacular eruption at Popocatepetl volcano.

Therefore recommended to continue the established safety radius 12 kilometers, so stay in that area is not permitted, as well as maintaining the controlled transit between San Pedro and Santiago Xalitzintla Nexapa via Paso de Cortes.

A Civil Protection authorities suggested to keep their preventive procedures, according to their operational plans, and the public to be alert to the official information disseminated. - El Economista. [Translated]

MAJOR GLOBAL VOLCANISM: Increased Volcanic Activity At Mexico's Popocatepetl And Colima Volcanoes - Multiple Explosions; Emission Of Gas, Ash And Debris; Evacuation Warnings Issued To Neighboring Population! [VIDEOS]

Popocatepetl volcano. Credit: YouTube/webcamsdemexico

January 24, 2016 - MEXICO - Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcano sent steam, gas and ash hundreds of meters into the sky on Friday, January 22, after increased volcanic activity led to multiple explosions.

Thousands of people living in the states of Puebla and Morelos, near the volcano, have been put on evacuation alert

WATCH: Massive eruption at Popocatepetl volcano.

Colima volcano also sent plumes of ash, gas and debris into the Mexican air on January 23, during several eruptions, according to the Mexican Disaster Prevention Center.

Saturday’s eruptions follows a week-long of volcanic activity, which has seen an evacuation warning issued to neighbouring populated areas.

WATCH: Spectacular eruption at Colima volcano.

- Yahoo.