Popocatepetl eruption paralyzes the sky in Mexico

01-03-24

The recent eruption of the Popocatépetl volcano, known as Mexico's most threatening active giant, has led to the cancellation of multiple flights, evidencing once again the powerful influence of nature on human activities. On Tuesday, the sky was tinged a somber shade of gray as the volcano spewed out an impressive amount of ash and smoke, forming giant plumes of emissions that forced planes in the vicinity to be grounded.

Strategically located in the heart of Mexico, Popocatepetl sits between the states of Morelos, Puebla and the State of Mexico, a densely populated and vital region for the country. This natural phenomenon not only captured attention for its visual majesty, but also for the practical implications of the ash fall, which affected Mexico City and its surroundings, located some 72 kilometers southeast of the volcano. The National Civil Protection Coordination has been at the forefront, closely monitoring the situation and reporting the effects in the capital and surrounding areas.

In response to the volcanic activity, Mexico's National Center for Disaster Prevention recorded 77 significant emissions from the volcano and issued a volcanic threat level two alert. This classification is a call for precaution, urging the population and authorities to take preventive measures and maintain a safe distance from the volcano.