Popocatepetl volcano eruption, Mexico

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The Popocatepetl volcano in Mexico has shown increased explosive activity, emitting gas, ash, and incandescent rock for over a week. This has resulted in a cloud of superfine ash affecting visibility in nearby areas. In response, the Mexican government raised the warning level and suspended classes in multiple municipalities across three states. Local, state, and federal officials conducted evacuation drills to prepare for potential emergencies. The situation remains closely monitored as the volcano continues to pose risks to surrounding communities.
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https://apnews.com/video/volcanoes-mexico-city-9d4b97b3241e4d6987670252fcd0d9de

SANTIAGO XALITZINTLA, Mexico (AP) — At the edge of this town near the Popocatepetl volcano, away from the din of traffic, there was an occasional low rumble Monday, like an idling engine.

A cloud of superfine ash descended, slightly reducing visibility and coming to rest on vehicles’ windshields. For more than a week, the 17,797-foot (5,425-meter) mountain just 45 miles (about 70 kilometers) southeast of Mexico City and known affectionately as “El Popo,” has been increasingly explosive, spewing great plumes of gas, ash and incandescent rock into the air.

The activity led the Mexican government to raise the warning level and to close schools in dozens of municipalities across three states. On Monday, local, state and federal officials held drills for the possibility of evacuations.
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