VIDEO: Popocatepetl volcano recorded a new explosion and scattered incandescent material

The Colossus is active since March 14 (Video: SkyAlert)

The General Coordination of Civil Protection of the State of Puebla reported the registration of a new explosion with release of incandescent material on the cone of Popocatepetl volcano. in the territorial limits between the states of Mexico, Morelos and Puebla.

On the official twitter account, @PC_Estatal reported that the blast had been recorded at 9:38 pm local time. accompanied by ash emissions with dispersion to the northeast of Puebla.

National Center for Disaster Reduction (Cenapred) urges do not approach the volcano and especially to the crater, because of the danger that the fall of ballistic fragments implies.

The inhabitants of the capital of Puebla said that they felt the rumor of the explosion by vibrating the windows of the houses, as well as the doors of the houses, according to a chain report Aztec television.

The volcano, one of the 10 most feared in the world, according to the University of Manchester, has intensified its activities since March 14, when 61 exhalations were recorded low intensity, accompanied by a continuous emission of water vapor, gas and light amounts of ash, as well as 20 minutes of tremor low amplitude.

On this occasion, Cenapred announced that the day before had also been observed: continuous emission of water vapor and other volcanic gases, accompanied by light amounts of ash they dispersed mainly in the northeast direction.

He stressed that on the night of March 13 a persistent emission of volcanic gases persisted, as well as an incandescence in the crater area, which increased by a few episodes.

He said the volcanic gas emissions had reached the height of the column about 800 meters, moving north-east.

After clarifying that the Volcanic warning light from Popocatépetl continue in Yellow Phase 2, the agency predicted that it could continue the explosive activity of light to moderate, low to medium magnitude light ash ashes in neighboring populations as well as possible pyroclastic flows and mud at close range.

In your report, the Cenapred has reiterated the population do not approach the volcano and especially the crater, because of the danger of falling ballistic fragments, and in case of heavy rain, stay away from the bottom of the ravines because of the risk of landslides and mudslides.

To local authorities, he suggested maintain the safety radius of 12 kilometers avoid the presence of unauthorized persons in this area.

Moreover, he added, the civil protection authorities should maintain their preventive procedures, in accordance with their operational plans and the population, to remain attentive to the official information broadcast by the media or the official networks.

In case of ash drop, the body recommended to the people to cover their nose and mouth with a damp tissue or face mask and to clean the eyes and throat with pure water.

As well, use lenses and avoid contact lenses To reduce eye irritation, closing windows or covering them and staying as much as possible inside the house are other recommendations for the public.