Mexico Popocatépetl Volcano Spews Ash Across Region

Popocatépetl volcano’s ash has been falling like snow in Mexico and leaves residents worried about a possible eruption.

Popocatépetl is an active stratovolcano located in the states of Puebla, Morelos, and Mexico in central Mexico.

It lies in the eastern half of the Trans-Mexican volcanic belt. At 5,393 m it is the second highest peak in Mexico, after Citlaltépetl at 5,636 m.

Scientists have recorded hundreds of explosions and webcams trained on the volcano have shown it spewing incandescent material.

From Mexico City, you can see a column of ash rising from the summit.