Popocatépetl Volcano Erupts 13 Times, Disrupting Flights
Authorities issue safety warnings and urge residents to maintain distance from Mexico's active volcano.
- Mexico's Popocatépetl volcano erupted 13 times in one day, causing significant ash and smoke emissions.
- The eruptions have led to the cancellation of at least 22 flights and temporary closure of Puebla International Airport.
- Authorities have issued a 'yellow phase 2' alert, urging people to stay away from the volcano and avoid climbing it.
- Volcanic ash poses a serious hazard to aviation, reducing visibility and potentially causing engine failure.
- Around 25 million people live within a 60-mile radius of the volcano, but officials do not currently see an immediate risk to the population, provided they maintain a safe distance.