NASA image: Popocatepetl volcano

Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano emitted strong eruptions Wednesday night, which continued through Thursday, with frequent explosions ejecting incandescent bombs, creating gas and ash clouds ascending to 25,000 feet, with volcanic earthquakes and magma.

A strong eruption occurred on Friday at 19:00 GMT. American, Alaska and United Airlines cancelled flights in and out of Mexico City, as a precaution.

A few hours before noon on Saturday (local time), another ...
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