Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcano has seen a dramatic overnight explosion that sent ash blowing over the major city of Puebla directly to the east, forcing closure of the city’s airport.
Officials there are urging to people to wear masks or damp cloths over their mouth and nose to avoid inhaling the fine grit that has covered houses and cars, and remain indoors when possible.
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Mexico’s national disaster prevention agency reports that the eruption began around 2:30 a.m. (3:30 EDT; 0730 GMT) Monday, hurling glowing rock as far as a mile (1.5 kilometer from the crater. Ash rose nearly two miles (3 kilometers) above the crater.
About 25 million people live within 62 miles (100 kilometers) from the crater of the 17,797-foot (5,426-meter) stratovolcano. It’s been periodically erupting since 1994.
I hope bc coast is not next! Yikes!
Is BC due to Juan de Fuca? Remember, not a question of if, only when! ;-)
Brenda Breeding