Popocatepetl volcano erupts 4 times in a row sending column of ash 3000 meters above its crater – Cenapred urges not to approach the volcano

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Although the alert level at Popocatépetl remains unchanged – Yellow – CENAPRED urges NOT TO APPROACH the volcano due to the danger of falling ballistic fragments after volcanic activity has increased again on January 30, 2018. A strong explosion occurred on Tuesday afternoon at 4:21 p.m. local time throwing ash 3,000 meters above the volcanic peak. Ashfall is expected for populations situated northwest of the volcano.

popocatepetl volcano eruption, popocatepetl, 4 explosions rattle Popocatepetl volcano on January 30
4 explosions rattle Popocatepetl volcano on January 30, 2018
popocatepetl volcano eruption, popocatepetl, 4 explosions rattle Popocatepetl volcano on January 30
The column of ash was ejected to more than 3 km in the air.
popocatepetl volcano eruption, popocatepetl, 4 explosions rattle Popocatepetl volcano on January 30
What a strong blast again!
popocatepetl volcano eruption, popocatepetl, 4 explosions rattle Popocatepetl volcano on January 30
The volcanic alert at Popocatepetl remains Yellow, phase 2
popocatepetl volcano eruption, popocatepetl, 4 explosions rattle Popocatepetl volcano on January 30
Ashfall expected for communities around Popo.
popocatepetl volcano eruption, popocatepetl, 4 explosions rattle Popocatepetl volcano on January 30
An impressive view of the Popocatepetl ash column from Puebla on January 30, 2018

Within the last 24 hours, 48 exhalations of low intensity were identified, accompanied by water vapor, gas and light amounts of ash. 211 minutes of low amplitude tremor and four volcanotectonic earthquakes were also recorded. The four explosions took place on January 30, 2018, afternoon at 12:56, 15:18, 16:21 and 17:48.

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  1. […] Although the alert level at Popocatépetl remains unchanged – Yellow – CENAPRED urges NOT TO APPROACH the volcano due to the danger of falling ballistic fragments after volcanic activity has increased again on January 30, 2018. A strong explosion occurred on Tuesday afternoon at 4:21 p.m. local time throwing ash 3,000 meters above the volcanic peak. Ashfall is expected for populations situated northwest of the volcano.  Read More… […]

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