Popocatepetl volcano (Central Mexico): increasing number and strength of explosions

Source: VolcanoDiscovery.com, by T, 10/21/12

In the last 24 hours (19-20 October), 129 explosions and 200 minutes of harmonic tremor in several segments were recorded. When the volcano was clear, most exhalations were accompanied by ash plumes that mostly spread westwards. Incandescence is seen at night in the crater of the volcano.

At 5:34 pm on October 20 there was an explosion at the volcano throwing incandescent fragments at a distance of about 1 km from the lower rim (see picture).

During the morning CENPARED observed a constant emission of water vapor and gas drifting in southwest direction.

Seismic records show a continuous activity. There were reports of minor ash fall in Volcano Tetela community.