Major volcanic event possible in Mexico
The iconic Popocatepetl volcano, located 45 miles southeast of Mexico City, is a source of worry and unease for the communities residing near its foothills. Rising some 17,797 feet above sea level, this mountain of fire affectionately referred to as “El Popo,” has been emitting gas and ash plumes for days, coating the townships and crops of Puebla in a super-fine dust. While to the east of the mountain, many are taking every precaution, those …