Puerto Vallarta (PVDN) – Mount Popocatépetl, the active volcano nestled among the states of Puebla, Morelos, and the State of Mexico, has been reported to be showing signs of heightened activity, marked by a second episode of high-frequency tremor. This increased activity is also marked by the intermittent ejection of glowing fragments from the volcano’s crater, as monitored by the National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred).
As of Sunday morning, the volcanic tremors at Popocatépetl have lasted over 12 hours. Tremors like these are a tell-tale sign of the movement of magma deep beneath the volcano, which are typically associated with imminent or ongoing eruptions.
Cenapred has classified Popocatépetl’s current activity under the Phase 2 Yellow Alert, indicating a high level of alertness due to continuous ash emissions that are affecting the surrounding communities.
In light of this situation, the National Civil Protection Coordination (CNPC) strongly advises against climbing to the volcano’s crater due to the likelihood of explosive eruptions. In the past, these eruptions have been known to spew incandescent fragments. Furthermore, during heavy rain, the base of ravines can pose a serious risk due to possible mud and debris flows.
Cenapred also advises the public to take necessary precautions in case of ash fall, which include covering the nose and mouth with masks, rinsing the eyes and throat with clean water, using protective eyewear, and staying indoors or keeping windows covered.
In the forthcoming hours, Popocatépetl is expected to sustain its low to intermediate scale explosive activity. This can potentially cause light to moderate ash fall in neighboring towns, and there’s a chance of pyroclastic flows and short-range mudflows.
Lastly, Cenapred urges maintaining a safety radius of 12 kilometers around the volcano, with no exception. Traffic between Santiago Xalitzintla and San Pedro Nexapa, via Paso de Cortés, should be controlled. The agency also calls on local Civil Protection authorities to persist with their preventative measures in line with their operational plans. The public is advised to heed the warnings of local authorities and strongly discouraged from approaching the volcano, especially the crater.
Puerto Vallarta (PVDN) - Mount Popocatépetl, the active volcano nestled among the states of Puebla, Morelos, and the State of Mexico, has been reported to be showing signs of heightened activity, marked by a second episode of high-frequency tremor. This increased activity is also marked by the intermittent ejection of glowing fragments from the volcano's crater, as monitored by the National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred).
As of Sunday morning, the volcanic tremors at Popocatépetl have lasted over 12 hours. Tremors like these are a tell-tale sign of the movement of magma deep beneath the volcano, which are typically associated with imminent or ongoing eruptions.
