Ash billowed from the stratovolcano, which has been active since 2005.
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The towering volcano has been erupting for decades, with near constant gas emissions venting from the crater punctuated by bursts of ash.
Ash and gas emissions continue from one of Mexico’s most active volcanoes.
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The volcano has been erupting since January 2005, with near constant venting from fumaroles, punctuated by minor steam, gas, and ash emissions.
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Volcanic activity temporarily closed the airport in Puebla.
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Acquired March 7, 2013, this image shows a plume from Mexico’s Popocatépetl Volcano.
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Satellite images show a volcanic plume spreading from one of Mexico’s most active volcanoes.
Authorities in Mexico keep a wary eye on the “smoking mountain.’
The ASTER instrument offers a view of the volcano’s heat even in the dark.
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Popocatépetl is sending steam, gas, and ash aloft.
Newly vigorous activity at Popocatépetl peppers surrounding communities with ash.
The towering Popocatépetl volcano was emitting a faint plume of steam and gas on January 4, 2011, when this photo-like image was taken.
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Steam and gas over the summit of Popocatépetl Volcano, Mexico.