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Scientists Create
First 3D Image of
Popocatepetl Interior

Dec 31, 2025 3:42 PM CST

Scientists Create First 3D Image of Popocatepetl Interior

Mexican volcano's eruptions could affect millions

(Newser) - In the predawn darkness, a team of scientists climbs the slope of Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano, one of the world's most active and whose eruption could affect millions of people. Its mission: figure out what is happening under the crater.

For five years, the group from Mexico's

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Millions Told to Prep for
Evacuation in Mexico

May 23, 2023 8:02 AM CDT

Millions Told to Prep for Evacuation in Mexico

Volcanic threat level raised as ash from Popocatépetl closes airports, schools

(Newser) - Some 3 million people in Central Mexico have been told to prepare for a possible evacuation amid rumblings from the country's most dangerous active volcano. Hundreds of tremors have been registered around Popocatépetl volcano within the last week, while smoke and ash fills the air. Some 25 million...

US-Mexico Flights
Canceled Over
Volcano Fears

Jul 4, 2013 5:17 PM CDT

US-Mexico Flights Canceled Over Volcano Fears

Popocatepetl spewing ash, steam, glowing rocks

(Newser) - At least six US airlines canceled more than 40 flights into and out of Mexico City and Toluca airports today after the Popocatepetl volcano spewed out ash, steam and glowing rocks, airport officials say. A Mexico City airport spokesman says US Airways, Delta, United, American, and Alaska Airlines canceled 47...

Rumbling Volcano
Giving Mexico
Jitters

UPDATED

Apr 18, 2012 3:06 AM CDT

Rumbling Volcano Giving Mexico Jitters

Popocatepetl may be ready to blow

(Newser) - Officials are so uneasy about the rumblings of the now-glowing Popocatepetl volcano near Mexico City that they've shut down nearby schools, and warned travelers to stay away. Eight low-intensity "exhalations" and a 40-minute tremor from the shuddering volcano have been measured by Mexico's National Center for the...

Mexico City's Popocatepetl Volcano Blasts Tower of Ash

Mexico City Volcano
Spews Ash Cloud

Jun 3, 2011 4:05 PM CDT

Mexico City Volcano Spews Ash Cloud

Popocatepetl isn't in danger of erupting, however

(Newser) - The Popocatepetl volcano that towers over Mexico City began rumbling again today, shooting a blast of ash about 2 miles above its crater at dawn. The 17,886-foot mountain, nicknamed "Popo," shook for several minutes before the ash burst out. People were urged to stay at least 7...