An eruption occurred at the Popocatepetl Volcano in Mexico. In the statement made by the Mexican National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred), it was reported that the lava and ashes that came out with the explosion that occurred at 20:22 local time last night, reached a height of 1,100 meters from the mouth of the volcano, and in addition to the explosion, a low-intensity earthquake lasting 27 minutes was recorded in the volcano.
WARNING NOT APPROACHING THE VOLCANO AND CRATER
The Mexican Ministry of Civil Protection warned citizens not to approach the volcano, and especially the crater, due to the fragments falling as a result of the explosion. In addition, it was reported that due to the volcanic gas and ash coming out of the volcano with the eruption, it was necessary to take measures such as using masks and keeping doors and windows closed, as the volcanic gas and ash from the volcano moved towards the Mexican State, Puebla and Morelos states.
POPOCATEPETL VOLCANO
Popocatepetl, which means “the mountain that makes smoke” in the Aztec language Nahuatl, is the second largest volcano in North America with an altitude of 5 thousand 452 meters. Popocatepetl, whose crater is 900 meters in diameter and 150 meters in depth, is 16 kilometers north of its twin Iztaccihuatl Volcano.
Popocatepetl Volcano, which has been increasing its activities since September last year, is in the fifth place among the volcanoes that are expected to have a big eruption in the next few years, according to scientists from the University of Manchester. Lastly, in Popocatepetl, which exploded 3 times last January, 8 explosions were recorded last year. (UAV)