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 …

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Mexico Hit With A 7.6 Magnitude Earthquake

One person was killed in an earthquake that struck Mexico’s Pacific coast near the town of Aquila. The USGS reported that the quake struck at 2:05 p.m. EDT Monday (1:05 p.m. local time) about 23 miles southeast of Aquila at a depth of about 9 miles. U.S. Tsunami Warning Center said a tsunami was possible locally along some coastlines within 200 miles of the epicenter, but the West Coast was not at risk. President Andrés …

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