Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcano spectacularly erupts, spewing lava & ash (VIDEO)
A video has emerged of the spectacular eruption of Mexico’s Popocatepetl volcano, Sunday, showcasing the explosion as it lit up the night sky, throwing lava and ash high into the air.
The Popocatepetl volcano, located in central Mexico, erupted at 20:31 p.m. local time, with smoke and ash rising to a height of 2,000 meters (6,562ft), according to Mexico’s National Disaster Prevention Center.
4- las explosiones de los días pasados destruyeron el domo de lava. pic.twitter.com/mk8BL676B9
— Volcán Popocatépetl (@Popocatepetl_MX) April 3, 2016
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A large dome of lava, formed in January, was destroyed during the recent explosions, leaving a new inner crater in its place.
5- en el lugar donde se formó el domo ahora queda un cráter interno de 325 m de diámetro por 50 de profundidad. pic.twitter.com/KW5wlZjsiO
— Volcán Popocatépetl (@Popocatepetl_MX) April 3, 2016
Rocks were also swept into the sky to an altitude of 3,500 meters (11,483ft).
Ceniza de la explosión de las 18:37 h sobre el cielo de Puebla, Pue. pic.twitter.com/bzGoaRtLxQ
— Volcán Popocatépetl (@Popocatepetl_MX) April 5, 2016
Se mezclan nubes de agua con nubes de ceniza, la columna lleva dirección a Puebla Capital. #Popocatepetl#EnVivo. pic.twitter.com/vOD5sJ5qJF
— SkyAlert (@SkyAlertMx) April 4, 2016
Popocatepetl, also known as “Don Goyo”, located about 80km (50 miles) southeast of Mexico City, is one of the country's most-active volcanoes, erupting 15 times since records began.
Belleza de amanecer envuelve hoy a los volcanes Popocatépetl e Iztaccíhuatl. Vía @HaciendaPanoaya#EdoMex. pic.twitter.com/YDki5jAOOg
— Webcams de México (@webcamsdemexico) April 4, 2016
Situated in the eastern half of the Trans-Mexican volcanic belt, the volcano is the second highest peak in Mexico, standing at more than 5,181 meters (17,000ft).
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Posted by RT Play on Monday, 4 April 2016