Volcano Popocatepetl live: it’s explosive activity

In the last hours, Volcano Popocatepetlwhich is nothing new considering how active it is, but what is striking is that it recorded 392 low-intensity exhalations accompanied by water vapor, volcanic gases and sometimes ash.

The above according to monitoring data National Center for Disaster Prevention (Senapred).

The report indicates that an additional 146 minutes of very low to low amplitude high-frequency tremors were recorded.

The strongest to date occurred on October 14 with a moderate explosion at 2:19 p.m. local time.

The popocatépetl volcano traffic light is located in Yellow phase 2.

The following scenarios are planned at this stage: Some explosions smaller to moderate in size and tremor variable amplitude.

History of the Popocatepetl volcano

Popocatepetl is an active volcano located in Mexico, between the states of Mexico, Morelos and Puebla. Its name means “smoking mountain” in Nahuatl, and its height is 5,400 meters above sea level. It is the second highest volcano in Mexico after Citlaltepetl.

Popocatépetl has experienced several eruptions throughout its history. The volcano is constantly monitored by the National Center for the Prevention of Natural Disasters (CENAPRED), so it is recommended to maintain a safe distance of 12 kilometers around the crater. Popocatepetl is also part of Mexican culture and mythology and is known as “Don Goyo” due to his connection with San Gregorio, the patron saint of volcanoes.