The majestic Popocatépetl volcano, located in Mexico, has kept the scientific community and local residents on continuous alert due to its increasing activity. This Tuesday, the colossus volcano surprised everyone by registering a large-scale explosion, which manifested itself with the emission of steam and powerful gray smoke that emerged violently from its crater.
A video that captured the exact moment of the explosion was shared on the Twitter account @webcamsdemexico. The impressive event occurred at 6:01 in the morning, making it clear that “Don Goyo,” as the volcano is affectionately known, has not ceased its volcanic activity.
In recent weeks, Popocatépetl has been the subject of attention due to reports of alleged sightings of unidentified flying objects (UFOs) in the vicinity of its crater, adding an additional element of mystery to the situation.
The National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred) reported that the volcano has recorded 35 exhalations accompanied by water vapor, gases, and, sometimes, ash. In addition, 173 minutes of high-frequency, variable-amplitude tremor have been observed.
The Volcanic Alert Traffic Light remains at Yellow Phase 2, which implies the possibility of moderate-sized explosions, tremor occurrences, ash rain in nearby towns, the expulsion of incandescent fragments, and the possibility of lahars and pyroclastic flows in specific areas.
The population is urged to respect the exclusion radius of 12 kilometers from the crater and to follow safety recommendations to avoid risks associated with volcanic activity. The Popocatépetl volcano continues to be a natural phenomenon of great interest and a priority in terms of monitoring and risk management.