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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.
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