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Mexico City Volcano Spews Ash Cloud

Popocatepetl isn't in danger of erupting, however

By the Associated Press

Posted Jun 3, 2011 4:05 PM CDT

(AP) – The Popocatepetl volcano that towers over Mexico City began rumbling again today, shooting a blast of ash about 2 miles above its crater at dawn. The 17,886-foot mountain, nicknamed "Popo," shook for several minutes before the ash burst out. People were urged to stay at least 7 miles from the crater, which is about 40 miles southeast of Mexico's capital. The volcano is thought to be stable, but this is the biggest such cloud in several years.

A large plume of ash rises from the Popocatepetl volcano as seen from the highway to Atlixco, Mexico, Friday.
A large plume of ash rises from the Popocatepetl volcano as seen from the highway to Atlixco, Mexico, Friday.   (STR)
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SPHeroid
Jun 4, 2011 12:07 AM CDT
The Gods must be crazy.....
AustinFound
Jun 3, 2011 4:25 PM CDT
The people in surrounding areas are at serious risk of pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis.
Kant
Jun 3, 2011 4:06 PM CDT
Cap and trade should take care of this problem...

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