Ash Plumes From Popocatepetl Volcano May Impact Mexico City, Officials Warn

Ash plumes from the eruption of the Popocatepetl volcano could potentially reach Mexico City, local officials warned on Wednesday, February 21.

On Tuesday, Mexico’s National Disaster Prevention Center issued a yellow alert and urged people not to approach the area.

This footage of Popocatepetl’s ash plume was filmed by Alfredo Lecona, who said he filmed it from his home in Mexico City on Tuesday evening. Credit: Alfredo Lecona via Storyful

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