Popocatepetl Volcano: Largest Eruption In Years - Ash Column 37,000 Feet

Largest eruption in years of Popocatepetl volcano, Mexico sends ash column 37,000 feet (11.3 km)

The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington has reported a “large ash emission to FL370”.

Updated #ash advisory for #Popocatépetl in #Mexico:https://t.co/KJFytHKLxZ pic.twitter.com/8kDj3Hi5mJ

— Washington VAAC (@WashVAAC) June 3, 2019

Plumes of ash and gas that reach altitudes above 32,800 feet (10km) or FL328 have a direct cooling effect on the planet.

An apparent eruption at #Popocatépetl, #Mexico in the last hour pic.twitter.com/daB7w2vgqt

— Nathan Foy (@ahoyitsfoy) June 3, 2019

Within the last 24 hours, the Popocatepetl volcano registered 37 exhalations accompanied by steam and gas.

Additionally there were two explosions at 09:19 and at 09:47 today and 194 minutes of tremor.

#CENAPRED informa sobre la actividad del #Popocatépetl en las últimas 24 h:

 37 exhalaciones 
 194 minutos de tremor 
 2 explosiones 

Elde alerta se encuentra en #AmarilloFase2. Se exhorta a no acercarse al volcán. pic.twitter.com/QY5uFOZs5X

— ProtecciónCivilSeguridad (@CNPC_MX) June 3, 2019

Due to bad weather conditions, it is not possible to observe the crater. In case of exhalations the wind will disperse to the southwest.

CENAPRED emphasizes that people SHOULD NOT go near the volcano, especially near the crater, due to the hazard caused by ballistic fragments. In case of heavy rains leave the bottoms of ravines because of the danger of landslides and debris flows.  

The Popocatepetl volcano activity has been increasing over the last few weeks. Large eruptions like today could happen anytime.