Popocatepetl

(Newser) - Some 3 million people in Central Mexico have been told to prepare for a possible evacuation amid rumblings from the country's most dangerous active volcano. Hundreds of tremors have been registered around Popocatépetl volcano within the last week, while smoke and ash fills the air. Some 25 million...

(Newser) - At least six US airlines canceled more than 40 flights into and out of Mexico City and Toluca airports today after the Popocatepetl volcano spewed out ash, steam and glowing rocks, airport officials say. A Mexico City airport spokesman says US Airways, Delta, United, American, and Alaska Airlines canceled 47...

(Newser) - 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...