Sunday, December 2, 2007

Mexican Volcano Spews Ash,Steam During Six Eruptions

MEXICO CITY-Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano rumbled to life with six eruptions Friday and Saturday, spewing steam and columns of ash more than a mile into the air.There were reports of ash raining down on parts of Mexico state and in the capital 40 miles to the northwest, the National Disaster Prevention Center said in a statement.There appeared to be no injuries or damages and the eruptions were in line with the 17,886-foot volcano's normal activity, said Teofilo Hernandez, a researcher at the center. Authorities said people in the surrounding areas should clean ash from their cars and homes immediately and cover their mouths to avoid inhaling it.Referred to affectionately as "Popo," the volcano has been erupting intermittently since December 1994.

As in the days of Noah....

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