Mexico: New explosion of the Popocatepet volcano!

An explosion in the crater of the Popocatepetl volcano in Mexico has extracted rocks that have flown 1.6 miles [1.6 km], the National Civil Protection Service said. After the explosion, a three - mile - high [3 km] ash pillar near the Mexican capital was erected on the volcano, the AP reports. The 5,426-foot volcano has been particularly active in [the...] months.
After the explosion, a three - mile - high [3 km] ash pillar near the Mexican capital was erected on the volcano, the AP reports.
The 5,426 - foot - high [5,426 m] volcano has been especially active in recent months, revealing sparks and ash clouds several times.
Some 25 million people live within 60 miles [100 km] of the volcano crater,












