The Popocatépetl volcano surprised the community after its activity, which is monitored and classified in the Volcanic Alert Traffic Light TODAY, January 1, 2025, therefore, HERE we will give you all the details.
According to the monitoring systems of the National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred), in its latest report, the Popocatépetl volcano recorded 50 exhalations, accompanied by water vapor, volcanic gases and light amounts of ash.
Additionally, 125 minutes of tremor segments of very low amplitude and high frequency were recorded, which in total added up to 2.08 hours.
Meanwhile, the Civil Protection Coordination indicates that during the morning and at the time of this report, a continuous emission of water vapor, volcanic gases and ash has been observed, with dispersion towards the east-southeast.
Where is there ash fall TODAY, January 1, 2025?
According to the wind forecast for possible ash dispersion in the event of emissions from the Popocatépetl volcano, it could head northeast and southeast, regions of Atlixco, Angelópolis, Sierra Norte, Sierra Nororiental, Mixteca and the State of Tlaxcala.
What does Yellow Phase 2 mean, the activity in which Popocatépetl is TODAY?
According to the monitoring systems of the National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred), the Volcanic Alert Traffic Light for Popocatépetl is in Yellow Phase 2.
The scenarios foreseen for this phase are:
Some explosions of minor to moderate size
Occurrence of tremor of variable amplitude
Light to moderate ash rains in surrounding towns and in some more distant cities
Expulsion of incandescent fragments within the 12-kilometer exclusion radius
Occurrence of lahars that come down the ravines, due to the accumulation of ash on the slopes and its interaction with the rains expected in the coming weeks
Recommendations for ash fall in Puebla
Cover nose and mouth with a wet handkerchief or face mask.
Clean eyes and throat with pure water.
Use glasses and avoid contact lenses to reduce eye irritation.
Close windows or cover them and stay inside the house as much as possible. Remove the ash from your car with water, do not wipe it or try to wash it, because you can scratch it.
Always sweep up volcanic ash and do not allow it to go down the drain.
If ash fell on plants, water them and wait for it to be removed.
Avoid outdoor activities, because the ash is still in the air and can cause respiratory problems.
Protect your pets’ food.
Cover water tanks so they do not become contaminated.
Prevent children and older adults from coming into contact with volcanic ash.
Follow the recommendations of the Civil Protection authorities and the permanent monitoring of the Popocatépetl volcano.
Source: milenio
