Exhalation recorded today from the Popocatepetl volcano in Puebla, November 29 | Mexico News

Popocatepetl volcano woke up very early; strong exhalation recorded Around 8:40 a.m.

Explosion in the crater“Don Gaoyou” It produced an intense cloud of vapor and glow, but no further explosions or falls of incandescent material were recorded.

Picture taken from San Nicolás de los Ranchos, located in Puebla, As part of the permanent monitoring of the volcano with webcams in Mexico.

Emitted ash may be directed to the east-northeast cities of Puebla, Atrizco, Serranote, Tlaxcala, Morelos and Hidalgo.

The National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred) detected yesterday (November 28) 42 exhalesalong with the emission of water vapor, gas, and sometimes ash.

In addition, a total of 250 minutes of high-frequency, low-amplitude tremor segments were recorded.traffic light The volcano alert remains at yellow level 2.

According to monitoring data, affected by cold front No. 12, Popocatepetl still has a lot of snow, bringing beautiful postcards to residents in the areas surrounding the volcano slopes.

The National Meteorological Service (SMN) of the National Water Commission (Conagua) explains, Sleet and snowfall at high altitudes The altitude is over 4200 meters, which causes the tops of several volcanoes to turn white.

At what altitude does it snow?

SMN explains that the collision of cold air masses with hot air masses brings instability to the atmosphere. This is how cold front 12 is created, so there will be snow or sleet in Popocatepetl, Iztasihuatl, Malinche, Sierra Negra and Orizaba Peak.

Cold Weather Advice

The Ministry of Health recommends that in cold seasonLasting until mid-March, especially in places prone to snowfall, extreme precautions must be taken to avoid respiratory illnesses such as influenza, influenza, or bronchitis.

Avoid sudden changes in temperature and airflow.

• If you go out to a hot place, cover your mouth and nose to avoid breathing in cold air; sudden changes in temperature can quickly make your respiratory system sick.
• Dress warmly with a hat, gloves, scarf (mainly covering your nose and mouth) and thick socks.
• Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables to boost your body’s defenses (including vitamin C).
• Sneeze properly and cover yourself with a disposable tissue or the inner corner of your arm.
• Wash your hands often, especially after sneezing or coughing and when coming back from the street.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with dirty hands as they are how the virus enters the body.
• If the weather is very cold, stay home, go out only when necessary, and remember to wear thick clothing.
• Use enough blankets at night when temperatures drop the most.
• If you have a respiratory infection, do not self-medicate and see your doctor to prevent complications.
• If you develop fever or other flu-like symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.

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