Giant Plume of Ash Erupts From Volcán Popocatépetl

Volcán Popocatépetl is one of the most active volcanoes in Central America. On December 29, a no-go radius of 12 kilometers remained in place around the volcano due to explosive activity, according to local reports. That explosion had been preceded by no less than 73 low intensity exhalations in the 24 hours prior. Credit: YouTube/webcamsdemexico