Mexico - Ash eruption Volcano Popocatepetl -- threat level raised to Phase 3 Yellow

Tonka · Apr 16, 2012

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Cuautla
Ash covers the volcano Popocatepetl to Tetela

Intense activity recorded "Don Goyo" this weekend, PC calls for calm people. Photo: The Sun of Cuautla
* Call PC to the community not to panic
El Sol de Cuautla
April 16, 2012

Gabriela Martinez Tetela del Volcan, Morelos. - The ash fall was recorded in some communities Tetela Volcano during the weekend, resulting from the intense activity of Popocatepetl Volcano incandescent material issued on the crater and gas vents that reached up to two miles high, is within the scenarios provided by the National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred), so that the regional office of the IEPC called for calm to the population. The volcano Popocatepetl again generated alarm among residents Volcano Tetela, however, Jesus Hernandez Mendoza, head of the Regional officiate the State Institute of Civil Protection, based in Tetela Volcano, said Don Goyo activity remains within the scenarios provided by the Scientific Advisory Board , so there is no cause for alarm. He said the information about your activity will continue to spread through the media and the municipal units of Civil Protection of the East region, which must keep their emergency protocols active. In According to reports issued by the Cenapred this weekend, around 20:20 pm last Friday, the Popocatepetl Volcano threw incandescent blocks to a distance of 500 meters on the hillside north-northeast. Minutes later, at 20:36 hours, there was a burst of higher intensity than incandescent launched new blocks away near the mile on all sides of the volcano. Then early Saturday morning there was "a middle-exhalations train intensity, which lasted for a period of more than five hours. Several exhalations during this period significantly increased the incandescence in the crater of the volcano, throwing incandescent fragments between 300 and 500 meters on the hillside north-northeast and generated pulses gas with significant amounts of ash that traveled mainly east-southeast. " Derived from this activity, there was slight fall of ash in the indigenous community of Hueyapan and Tetela the municipal seat of the volcano, although it should be noted that this phenomenon was more severe in some communities in the states of Puebla and Mexico, where the ash reached a thickness of 1.5 mm. Cenapred The latest report indicates that during Sunday Popocatepetl reduced its activity, maintaining a constant emission of steam and gas that reaches up to 1.5 kilometers. The agency said that this activity is within the scenarios considered, so that the light of volcanic alert remains in Phase 2 Yellow.

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Thanks to Cenapred and all involved for providing the live web cams :tiphat:
http://www.cenapred.unam.mx/popo/UltimaImagenVolcanI.html
http://www.cenapred.unam.mx/popo/ImgPopoSur.html

Tonka · Apr 16, 2012

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Popocatepetl ash falls in two municipalities of Puebla

Puebla | States | Popocatepetl

In the last 24 hours seven exhalations generated volcano accompanied by water vapor and small quantities of ash. FILE
The light of volcanic alert remains at yellow, Phase Two
Authorities asked residents of neighboring municipalities to identify evacuation routes Popocatepetl, safeguard important documents in a specific place and to close water tanks

PUEBLA (16/ABR/2012.) - The Directorate General of Civil Defense confirmed local volcanic ash falling in the cities of Puebla and Atlixco, as a result of the last exhalations emitted by Popocat?petl. also warned it could fall into Huejotzingo and Cholula because of the prevailing wind in the state. The unit in charge of Jesus Morales reported that in the last 24 hours the volcano produced seven exhalations accompanied by steam and small amounts of ash fell on the same river referred to. For his part, Fernando Manzanilla, Secretary General of Government, said that the volcano's current activity is within normal limits and no risk to the population. Cenapred Under the light of volcanic alert remains at yellow, phase two. However, the authorities asked residents of neighboring municipalities to identify evacuation routes Popocatepetl, safeguard important documents in a specific place and to close water tanks, cover food and use masks

Tonka · Apr 17, 2012

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Suspended classes in areas near the Popocatepetl Volcano
Notimex | National
17.04.2012 | Creation Time: 7:15:05 | Last Modified: 7:15:58

The governor of Puebla, Rafael Moreno Valle Rosas asked to suspend classes in the schools of the communities near the volcano Popocatepetl, since this has shown increased activity related to the exhalation of ash and steam.

Thus, Moreno Valley urged people to remain calm and be alert to information released by authorities.

This, because in recent days there have been episodes of growth of the lava dome inside the crater, accompanied by the emission of incandescent fragments.

In response, a few moments ago the governor ordered Rafael Moreno Valley and led the installation of the Center for Emergency and Disaster Operations (COPED), which comprises state government officials, representatives of federal delegations and the Secretariat of National Defense ( Sedena).

In addition, the governor instructed poblano Secretary of Public Education of Puebla, Luis Maldonado Venegas, to suspend classes in the schools of the communities in the surrounding area of San Nicolas de los Ranchos, San Pedro Benito Juarez, and Santiago Xalitzintla, as a preventive measure.

He said that in coordination with the National Civil Protection System is preparing personnel, equipment and evacuation shelters to meet the needs of the public on an area of 12 kilometers around the volcano.

Faced with a likely fall of ash, state officials recommended that people close doors and windows, cover food and water tanks, and avoid eating outdoors.

They also suggest removing ash from roofs and remove it with water, but sweep it and store it in bags, and avoid outdoor activities and in case of discomfort, go to the nearest health center.

They reiterated the communities near the volcano, to ignore rumors and keep abreast of the information released by authorities.

It should be noted that the National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred) determined to raise the level of the Volcanic Traffic Light Yellow Alert Phase 2 to Phase 3 Yellow.

Tonka · Apr 17, 2012

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Evacuation routes are operational
April 17, 2012 ? 7:11

The National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred) raised the alert level semaphore Popocat?petl volcanic yellow phase 2 to phase 3 due to increased activity.
Photo: AP
IGNACIO RAMIREZ

State of Mexico. - The Governor of the State of Mexico, Eruviel Avila, reported via Twitter that evacuation routes are fully operational Popocatepetl. The National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred) raised the alert level semaphore Popocat?petl volcanic yellow phase 2 to phase 3 due to increased activity. "Plan of Civil Prot # Popocatepetl is updated at # Edomex. In the afternoon we find q d evacuation routes are operating at 100%," the president in his published account, @ eruviel_avila . In a previous message, the Governor said that in the afternoon tours were initiated by the Civil Protection in surrounding areas. "In Amecameca d have permanent operational monitoring, coordination with the federal government. I directed diffusion d intensify preventive measures," wrote Avila the social network.

I have seen reports of people stealing these road signs...

Tonka · Apr 17, 2012

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Puebla opened shelters for activity 'Popo'
Governor Rafael Moreno Valley this morning enabled the first lodge for about a thousand people at Centro Escolar Michael German, in the municipality of San Pedro Cholula

Video : They boost traffic light alert Popocat?petl activity .
The alert level means the probability of intermediate-scale explosive activity at high, dome growth and possible expulsion of lava, explosions of increasing intensity and rains ash on nearby towns notorious.

Local authorities tightened preventive measures against the increase in volcanic activity at Popocat?petl, including the opening of shelters, evacuation routes, tours, installation of mobile medical units and recruitment of emergency personnel.

The president Rafael Moreno Valle poblano enabled this morning the first lodge for nearly a thousand people in the German Centre Miguel School in the municipality of San Pedro Cholula.

Later, the president toured the community where he made a brigade Xalitzintla information with the residents.

Meanwhile, the Civil Protection Department monitors the ten evacuation routes designed in Puebla to evict the neighboring municipalities if any contingency.

Meanwhile, Jorge Aguilar reported Chedraui took care mobile units to San Nicolas de los Ranchos, Santiago and San Pedro Xalitzintla Benito Juarez.

The official said that in these regions are giving masks to families to prevent respiratory infections by falling ash.

Finally the areas responsible for maintaining security coordinad work with the Ministry of National Defense, in case you need your intervention.

Although major risks are discarded, local government urged people to avoid exposure to the elements, eating in public and covered to keep water tanks.

Tonka · Apr 17, 2012

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Explosions likely warn of volcanic activity increased
By Gerardo Rojas Gonzalez
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 | 10:41

There is a chance of explosion by increased activity of Popocatepetl since it has been observed that the lava accumulated in the crater begins to overflow has occurred and sufficient gas to generate a burst of large magnitude.

Aurelio Fernandez, director of the University Center for Regional Disaster Prevention (Cupreder) of the Autonomous University of Puebla (BUAP), explained that the levels of seismicity recorded confirm the increased activity, which requires to be taken with care.

The head of Cupreder once remarked after the break prevailing in the different stages of prevention, but recalled that the January 22, 2001 there was no warning technology to alert the population.

Tonka · Apr 17, 2012

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Urgent evacuation routes in Puebla
April 17, 2012 ? 13:32 ? updated at 13:33

FRANCISCO RIVAS
The State Government should create a fund to improve evacuation routes Popocatepetl volcano, suggested the local legislator PT, Zeferino Martinez Rodriguez.
The deputy said that while the roads that allow the output of the communities surrounding the Popocatepetl are passable, are not optimal in an emergency.
Many of these roads, he said, have a width for traffic in one lane, it suffers from the lack of road signs and on the contrary, an excess of caps.
"I think this situation warrants Popocatepetl authorities from the State Government to start a fund to improve evacuation routes," he declared.
"It is true that routes are passable, where a car, truck, they can move, but to answer an emergency does not have the conditions, there are sections that are single track."
The Governor Rafael Moreno Valley, through his Twitter account, announced it is to move to the cities of Santiago Xalitzintla, in the Municipality of San Nicolas de los Ranchos and San Pedro Benito Juarez in Atlixco, to review the evacuation routes .
The President reported that out in the company of members of his cabinet to visit the villages that are located on the slopes of the volcano.
Accused lack of resources to contingency
Although Santiago Xalitzintla is a community of risk by the proximity of the volcano Popocatepetl, has few resources to act on a contingency.
After the change of yellow alert in phase one to three workers arranged the settlement of the only ambulance was damaged.
"That ambulance was already left us battered, vehicles are lasting 10 years," said Gregorio Fuentes, assistant chairman who took office just over a year.
In addition to this unit, received a patrol added also in poor condition to act in case of risks.
The City, said Fuentes, supported them with an engine change, but now has other anomalies such as faults in the gearbox.
"They're already deteriorated because the irons also end up", said the president.
Be released after the change of alert, sources said, state officials told him that if necessary the evacuation of 2 000 people would support transport units that are in the nearby municipality of San Pedro Cholula.
In the public square are observed elements of state police and medical units, the arrival of Governor Rafael Moreno Valley is expected to noon

Tonka · Apr 17, 2012

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Moreno Valley says his government ready to contingency Popo

STATES ? APRIL 17, 2012 - 2:56 PM - MILENIO.COM
In an interview with Ciro Gomez Leyva, the governor of Puebla said that in addition to the transportation of people to temporary shelters in case of a "red alert" would be possible to move their animals to safety.

Photo: Cuartoscuro
AROUND THE POPOCATEPETL, THE 10 EVACUATION ROUTES LOCATED IN THE STATE OF PUEBLA ARE ABLE TO BE USED FOR ANY CONTINGENCY, GOV. RAFAEL MORENO VALLE.

Mexico City ? The governor of Puebla, Rafael Moreno Valley, said he is ready for any contingency involving Popocat?petl volcanic activity. There is coordination with the federal government, particularly the Army, to act if necessary.

In an interview with Ciro G?mez Leyva on Radio Formula, however, highlighted the "good news" that decreases the activity of the volcano, according to the National Center for Disaster Prevention.

Moreno Valley reported that 10 routes run through the evacuation of Popo the governing body and said that all are passable.

He said that if it were to be "red alert", which would involve the voluntary evacuation of citizens living around the volcano, it is possible the transportation of not only individuals but also their animals, as these are part of their heritage and for which many citizens have expressed reluctance to leave their homes.

In addition to temporary shelters for people, she said, animals were designated two sites to be used as pens.

"The news is good, but we will not lower our guard, because it is the light in phase three, yellow," said Moreno Valley.

Reported today decided to suspend classes in schools located within a radius of 12 kilometers from the volcano, but there will be a reassessment of the situation, based on reports from Cenapred to determine if possible resume tomorrow.

He also indicated that some evacuation routes have some bumps, so instructed patching work on those specific sites.

Tonka · Apr 17, 2012

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Ebrard minimizes alert Popocat?petl
? MEXICO CITY APRIL 17, 2012 - 2:58 PM - NOTIMEX
The president denied that there is risk to the capital by the volcano's activity and noted that will be notified "immediately" to alert people if danger increases.

Photo: Notimex
THE PRIME MINISTER LED THE OPENING MORNING OF THE SPORTS CITY WATER TREATMENT PLANT.

Mexico City ? The head of the Federal District Government (GDF), Marcelo Ebrard, said that so far "not to worry" about the recent activity of the volcano Popocatepetl and if increased, will be recommendations.

Ebrard Casaubon confirmed that during the last hours were reduced activity, although "we are alert and careful. If there is anything to worry about, I'm going to warn people away. "

In an interview reported that the city government and the National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred) monitor daily the colossus together, and that it follows the protocol of protection for any eventuality related to this phenomenon.

In this regard he stressed that "today, until we have ash, not to worry" and reiterated that as volcanic activity has in the next few hours will make appropriate recommendations.

Tonka · Apr 17, 2012

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Current status of Popocatepetl and evacuation routes
By: Staff | Source: Televisa News | 04/17/2012 15:35

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The alert level remains at Phase 3 Yellow

MEXICO CITY, Mexico, April. 17, 2012. - decreased the activity of Popocatepetl volcano , after the exhalations recorded on Monday between 13:30 and 22:00.

The monitoring system of the National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred) reported that after there were eight other low-intensity exhalations accompanied by steam, gas and small to moderate amounts of ash.

The largest exhalations occurred at eleven in the evening with 11 minutes this morning at 5:07 am and 6:38 am.

Additionally there were segments of low-amplitude harmonic tremor from 2:38 hours in total amounted to 40 minutes.

At 7:45 today launched a sign of significant amplitude harmonic tremor , with fluctuations in intensity until 10:58 remained , accumulating a total of 3 hours and 13 minutes , and was accompanied by a steam pulse column water, gases and ash that was carried to the east and northeast by prevailing winds

The volcano remained clear during the night and only moderate glow was observed 300 meters high and a steady plume of steam and gases.

The volcanic alert level remains at Phase 3 Yellow . This alert level means the probability of observing the following scenarios:

Intermediate scale explosive activity at high, dome growth and possible expulsion of lava, explosions of increasing intensity and rain of ash on nearby towns notorious. Special emphasis is placed on the following recommendations:

1. Continue the safety radius of 12 km where no access is allowed.

2. Maintain controlled traffic between Santiago and San Pedro Nexapa Xalitzintla via Paso de Cortes .

3. It is recommended that the authorities of Civil Protection, maintain preventive procedures according to their operational plans.

4. To the people, be attentive to the official information that is disseminated.

For several months the volcano increased its activity and from last Friday there have been episodes of growth of the lava dome inside the crater, accompanied by the emission of incandescent fragments.

The activity can be explosions of increasing intensity incandescent fragments that throw considerable distances, rains ash on villages and towns in the vicinity and, if more activity, the possibility of pyroclastic flows and mud.

The situation means that systems prepare Civil Defence personnel, equipment and evacuation shelters, in addition to alerting the air navigation systems, limiting access to areas near the volcano and implement preventive measures against falling ash and debris.

The population of the communities near the volcano in the states of Mexico, Morelos, Puebla and Tlaxcala, should maintain a high level of attention to official information , try to travel insurance and assembly sites, as well as shelters.

The population exposed to ash fall are urged to: not to get or send the ashes to the drains, fill water tanks or water tanks, not exercise outdoors, remove ash accumulation in weak or fragile roofs, not breathing the ash, using masks and collect it in plastic bags .

How does the traffic light of volcanic alert?

The Volcanic Alert Semaphore is a system that allows authorities to make decisions to avert disaster . It is operated by a technical committee composed Cenapred and UNAM.

It is divided into three colors: green corresponding to normal, yellow for warning and red for alarm.

The green is divided into two phases, the first means normal and phase two means that the volcano has no fumaroles and local seismic activity.

The yellow color means being attentive to official information and prepare for possible evacuation in risk areas.

The yellow color is divided into three phases :

Phase 1. - Local volcanic seismicity involves frequent steam or gas vents and light emission of ash around the volcano.

Phase 2. - Scale explosive activity involves low to medium, ash falls mild to moderate in nearby towns and the possibility of pyroclastic flows and mud-range.

Phase 3. - You can scale explosive activity intermediate to high dome growth and possible expulsion of magma explosions of increasing intensity and raining ash on nearby towns notorious.

The general recommendations are to remain attentive to official information, have important documents on hand, try traveling to secure sites and shelters.

The red means being ready for an evacuation and is divided into two phases:

Phase 1. - Explosive activity intermediate scale to large explosions can throw fragments of volcanic material, pyroclastic flows and mud that can reach nearby towns and intermediate groups and significant ashfall in distant towns and cities.

Phase 2. - Registration of large scale explosive activity at extreme powerful eruptive columns and possible collapse of the volcano, massive flows of debris, heavy rain of ash, sand and fragments of populations at greater distances and severe damage to the environment.

The general recommendations for this red color, are following the instructions of the authorities and go with the family to secure sites such as shelters. If possible evacuate by the media, do it and keep constantly informed.

Evacuation routes:

There are several evacuation routes on the volcano Popocatepetl

In the state of Mexico there are 14

A. - San Juan Tehuxtitlan (Atlautla)

2. - San Juan Tehuxtitlan (Atlautla)

3. - Colonia Guadalupe Hidalgo (Atlautla)

4. - San Diego Huehucalco (Amecameca)

5. - Santiago Mamalhuazuca (Ozumba)

6. - Mileage of highway 115 "Mexico-Cuautla"

7. - San Pedro Nexapa (Amecameca)

8. - Popo Park (Atlautla)

9. - San Marcos Tecomaxuzco (Ecatzingo)

10. - San Juan Tepecoculco (Atlautla)

11. - San Jose Tlacotitlan (Ozumba)

12. - San Juan Tlacotompa (Ecatzingo)

13. - San Andres Tlalamac (Atlautla)

14. - San Antonio Zoyatzingo (Amecameca).

In Puebla there are 10:

A. - Pueblo Nuevo Colonia Popocatepetl, San Nicolas Zecalocoya

2. - Santiago Xalitzintla and Paso de Cortes

3. - San Nicolas de los Ranchosw, Colonia Guadalupe Hidalgo, Santa Maria Acuexcomac

4. - Tlamapa San Martin, Santa Ana Acosautla, Los Molinos, Tlamapa Cologne,

5. - San Juan Tianguismanalco, Tlapala San Martin, San Francisco Buenavista

6. - San Baltazar Atlimeyaya, San Pedro Atlixco, Metepec Axocopan

7. - San Juan Ocotepec, Agricultural Colony Cruise Huexocoapan Guadalupe, San Miguel Ayala

8. - San Pedro Nexapa (Amecameca)

9. - Popo Park (Atlautla)

10. - San Antonio Alpanocan, Hueyapan Ahuatelco, San Felipe Coapexco.

Morelos is 4: Ocuituco, Yecapixtla, Zacualpan Tetela Zautla and Volcano.

Tonka · Apr 17, 2012

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What to do when the light of volcanic alert is in Yellow?

Tuesday 17 April 2012 updated 43 minutes ago

MEXICO City, April 17 (El Universal). - Due to increased volcanic activity at Popocat?petl, today the National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred) determined to raise the level of the Volcanic Traffic Light Yellow Alert Phase 2 Amarillo phase 3.
The Governor of the State of Mexico, Eruviel Avila Villegas, announced that the organization is ready and prepared to deal with any contingency that might arise.

He said that while the warning light remains on yellow phase 3 will be closed the passage from the place Las Palomas. Prior to this area 's population and visitors can stay without any problem, he said.

Here we suggest what to do when the light is yellow.

A. - It is recommended to be alert and aware of what authorities say and news.

2. - To prepare each family member, a card with your name and address.

3. - If the home has gas service, electricity and water, make sure you know how close, so that in case of an evacuation, do not you look surprised.

4. - Keep drinking water and food, medicines you are taking you or someone in your family as well as the most important documents such as titles of property , birth or marriage, booklets, etc..

5. - Try to keep handy battery-powered radio, flashlight and the keys to your home.

6. - Cover food and water tanks to avoid contamination from the ash that may fall.

7. - If you have livestock or poultry, please contact the Civil Protection unit what to do with them.

Tonka · Apr 17, 2012

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Active Morelos 'force group' for Popo activity
Permamente session is declared in the group to evaluate, organize and maintain all the resources available to the state in case of a contingency volcanic

Video Soar traffic light alert Popocat?petl activity .
The alert level means the probability of intermediate-scale explosive activity at high, dome growth and possible expulsion of lava, explosions of increasing intensity and rains ash on nearby towns notorious

Cuernavaca, Mor. | Tuesday 17 April 2012
Justin Miranda / Correspondent | The Universal
17:30

The government of Morelos activated the Task Force Group Popocatepetl and declared in permanent session to evaluate, organize and maintain all the resources available to the state in case of a volcanic contingency.

Governor Marco Adame instructed Civil Protection units of municipalities in the Morelos Highlands to coordinate with the National Civil Protection System (Sinaproc), whose members classified activities into eight sections for observation, analysis and warning, evacuation, security and order, temporary shelters, health, logistics, ecological and environmental care, and reconstruction.

The intention is to achieve an optimal and comprehensive response to the benefit of the population, thereby strengthening the communication with the mayors of the municipalities surrounding the volcano, as well as with federal authorities and the Army, said the director of State Institute for Protection Civil Basiliso Miranda.

The Task Force is composed of the Ministries of Government, Public Safety, Education, Health, Public Works, Agricultural Development, Economic Development, Finance, General Directorate of Transport, the DIF CEAMA and Morelos.

In the morning, the interior secretary, Alejandro Poire Romero, and Gov. Adame Castillo, confirmed the practice of preventive actions to protect the population against a possible emergency caused by the activity in the volcano Popocatepetl.

As part of the commemoration of 143 anniversary of the creation of the State of Morelos, Alejandro Poire said the federal government works with these and other entities that may feel the effects of volcanic activity.

The governor said that after an evaluation of the State Institute of Civil Protection, you can ensure that the five possible evacuation routes are in perfect condition and the 450 spaces that can be enabled as shelters.

Adame Castillo and Secretary of the Interior agreed that although the volcanic activity still represents a serious danger to the surrounding towns, the authorities are properly prepared and equipped to deal with a possible evacuation.

By the increased activity of Popocatepetl from the afternoon and evening of Monday 16 April, the National Disaster Center (CENAPRED), decided to raise the level of Volcanic Traffic Light Yellow Alert Phase 2 to Phase 3 Yellow.

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Puebla has disaster insurance for 40 million dollars

Source: Notimex
April 17, 2012
Related Tags: Rafael Moreno Valley , Puebla , safe , natural disasters

Governor Rafael Moreno alert indicates that the activity of the volcano Popocatepetl continues in yellow phase three; already been installed in emergency shelters.

Photo: Special Vanguard

Puebla. - The Governor Rafael Moreno Valle Rosas reported that Puebla has "a natural disaster insurance coverage has a $ 40 million, which could be applied in case of crisis Popocatepetl." So the president announced state, at a press conference from the Emergency Operations Center Disaster installed at Casa Puebla, official residence, accompanied by members of his cabinet and the XXV State Military Zone. He said that according to the National Center for Prevention Disaster (Cenapred), the volcanic alert remains at phase 3 yellow, so the operation continues to enlist the public in the event of an evacuation. He added that so far all procurement of materials has been in charge of government state, which has allowed the construction of two shelters and two pens to relocate the animals owned by the residents. The governor said that the shelters and corrals, located in Matamoros Iz?car and San Pedro Cholula have blankets, mattresses, food, medicine and everything necessary to meet the needs of the population makes use of those spaces, there is food in the pens for livestock. He said that one of the concerns of the residents in case of evacuation, is to leave your belongings the fate of thugs, so ensured that staff XXV Military Zone, with support from the state Public Safety Department will safeguard the movable and immovable property. He said that if given the red phase 1 (which is the evacuation voluntary) plan will be implemented in DN-III in the most vulnerable communities that are located 12 kilometers from the crater. He said that just as this morning visited the 10 evacuation routes, which are passable and gave instruction to the Secretariat Infrastructure morning start from carrying out patching works to optimize routes. On behalf of the state health secretary, Jorge Aguilar Chedraui, recommended that people avoid eating food in public due to continued volcanic ash fall and wear masks in case of outdoor activities to avoid irritating respiratory tract, eyes and skin.

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Lack prevention at Popocatepetl
April 17, 2012 ? 18:50

ANA LAURA VASQUEZ
The only town of Tlaxcala is near the volcano Popocatepetl has no routes or plan to evacuate residents in case of an emergency or increased activity of the volcano.
This community is San Miguel Analco, belonging to the Municipality of Nativitas and where more than 2 000 people.
Residents of this town recognized that living in fear since the Popocatepetl vents released more frequently, however, said they can not do anything but protect yourself from ashfall.
The signs of evacuation routes were replaced by electoral propaganda, advertising dances or government information.
No one in this community sign that tells people which way to go and where to go, in case of an emergency evacuation.
The neighbors do not know of a response plan, and the streets are in poor condition.
"Now we do not know where to go or what to do, we know nothing, and it would be nice to convene all the people, help us to know what to do with these things," said Joba Tlahuis Perez, a homemaker.
"The truth does give us fear for so many things that are past, earthquakes and all, do not know what to do."
Questioned about it, the director of State Institute of Civil Protection (IEPC), Matthew Morales Baez, Tlaxcala assumed that already has an emergency plan called Popocatepetl, with which are designed evacuation routes, shelters planned and possible eviction the population.
However, the facts contradict the official, since in Analco, a community within 20 kilometers of the volcano, the neighbors do not know what to do in an emergency.
Even Baez Morales know what the Tlaxcala population closest to Popocat?petl.
"Do you know where Analco?" Was asked.
"No, I do not know Analco" he said.
B?ez Morales argued that the plan is to support only Tlaxcala states of Puebla and Morelos, in the event of an evacuation of the residents of communities located in the foothills of Don Goyo.

Laidback Al · Apr 17, 2012

Re: Ash covers the volcano Popocatepetl to Tetela

Re: Ash covers the volcano Popocatepetl to Tetela

Following Popocatepetl on twitter. . .

Create account Twitter for the Popocatepetl

Accounts @ @ dongoyo and Popocat?petl are used to share information, photos and jokes about the colossus of Puebla.

In order to follow the activity of the volcano Popocatepetl, Share information, photos and jokes about the Colossus of Puebla, users Twitter created two accounts on the social network, "Don Goyo" and "Popocatepetl".
Since Monday night, when the volcano raised its alert to phase III yellow, social networks resumed activity information in this mountain.
Some of the tweets that have been published in recent minutes are: @ RICHORES: "Don Goyo is erupting" @ rodorore: "Don Goyo demands a human sacrifice, a candidate ?chenle" @ LJEsmelin: "Don Goyo goes mad many tremors "@ Thestupid_Lamb:" It makes me Popocatepetl and found out who the candidates ...! EstoyConDonGoyo ".

http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/841904.html

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Laidback Al · Apr 17, 2012

Re: Ash covers the volcano Popocatepetl to Tetela, -- threat level raised to Phase 3 Yellow

Re: Ash covers the volcano Popocatepetl to Tetela, -- threat level raised to Phase 3 Yellow

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Country: M?xico
Subregion Name M?xico
Volcano Number: 1401-09=
Volcano Type: Stratovolcanoes
Volcano Status: Historical
Last Known Eruption: 2011 (in or after)
Summit Elevation: 5426 m 17,802 feet
Latitude: 19.023?N 19?1'24"N
Longitude: 98.622?W 98?37'20"W

Volc?n Popocat?petl, whose name is the Aztec word for smoking mountain, towers to 5426 m 70 km SE of Mexico City to form North America's 2nd-highest volcano. The glacier-clad stratovolcano contains a steep-walled, 400 x 600 m wide crater. The generally symmetrical volcano is modified by the sharp-peaked Ventorrillo on the NW, a remnant of an earlier volcano. At least three previous major cones were destroyed by gravitational failure during the Pleistocene, producing massive debris-avalanche deposits covering broad areas south of the volcano. The modern volcano was constructed to the south of the late-Pleistocene to Holocene El Fraile cone. Three major plinian eruptions, the most recent of which took place about 800 AD, have occurred from Popocat?petl since the mid Holocene, accompanied by pyroclastic flows and voluminous lahars that swept basins below the volcano. Frequent historical eruptions, first recorded in Aztec codices, have occurred since precolumbian time.

http://www.volcano.si.edu/world/volcano.cfm?vnum=1401-09=

And from 2001, a detailed map of local threats

New Risk Map for Planet's Riskiest Volcano Forecasts Far More Precisely Mudflow, Avalanche Dangers

Release Date: September 7, 2001 BUFFALO, N.Y. -- A new risk map that reveals the hazards most likely to occur in the future on Popocatepetl -- located just 60 kilometers from Mexico City and considered the planet's riskiest volcano -- has been developed by University at Buffalo volcanologist Michael F. Sheridan, Ph.D., and colleagues at UB and the National University of Mexico (UNAM). . . .
http://www.buffalo.edu/news/fast-execute.cgi/article-page.html?article=53370009

link to full map: http://www.buffalo.edu/news/hires/popohazvert.jpg

Laidback Al · Apr 17, 2012

Re: Ash covers the volcano Popocatepetl to Tetela, -- threat level raised to Phase 3 Yellow

Re: Ash covers the volcano Popocatepetl to Tetela, -- threat level raised to Phase 3 Yellow

Alert Status Raised at Mexico?s Popocat?petl

By Erik Klemetti April 17, 2012 1:24 pm

I mentioned yesterday that Mexico?s famous Popocat?petl experienced one of its largest explosions in years, covering some 30 communities with ash up to 7 cm thick (but highly dependent on wind direction, so that value has a wide range from dusting to the maximum 7 cm). Combine that with continued elevated seismicity and a healthy steam-and-ash plume from the volcano (see above), and CENAPRED has raised the alert status at Popo to Yellow Phase 3, the third highest threat level (of 7). Overnight on April 16th, the volcano was throwing incandescent material over 300 meter above the crater and it has produced at least 14 small steam-and-ash plumes over the last day or so, some reaching as high as ~1 km / ~3,200 feet. The raised alert level means that local authorities are preparing for potential evacuations if the volcano has a major eruption ? the last time major evacuations were needed, in 2000, over 50,000 people had to leave their homes. An eruption will also likely cause significant air traffic issues in/around Mexico City, so authorities need to be prepared for this as well. . . .

http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2012/04/alert-status-raised-at-mexicos-popocatepetl/

Erik Klemetti is an assistant professor of Geosciences at Denison University. His passion in geology is volcanoes . . .

Laidback Al · Apr 17, 2012

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Time lapse montage on youtube of recent eruption of Popocatepetl posted by raving2u.

Popocat?petl popoTlamacas2 CENAPRED April 16-17 2012

Popocat?petl popo1 CENAPRED April 16-17 2012

Popocat?petl popoSur CENAPRED April 16-17 2012

Tonka · Apr 18, 2012

Re: Mexico - Ash eruption Volcano Popocatepetl -- threat level raised to Phase 3 Yellow

http://noticias.terra.com.mx/fenome...b6884ddfc56c6310VgnVCM3000009acceb0aRCRD.html
Spanish-English translation

Popocatepetl volcano activity increases
April 18, 2012 ? 11:54 ? updated at 11:56

The alert for the volcano's activity level is yellow, phase three.
Photo courtesy Cenapred

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Mexico City. - Carlos Gutierrez, director of the National Center for Disaster Prevention (Cenapred) reported that this morning increased the activity of the volcano Popocatepetl, with large emissions of steam and ash.
However, the volcano alert level remains at yellow, phase three.
"Today we had from 6:30 in the morning an increase in activity, we observed the emission of a significant column of water vapor emission with significant amounts of ash reaches a height of a mile or two miles and moving to the east side and within hours we will most likely reports of ash in the State of Puebla, "he said in an interview with Radio Network
"Apparently, in the last 10 or 15 minutes seismic activity associated with this event has decreased, but the steam and water continuously."
The owner of Cenapred said that plans operating warn people about the activity surrounding the volcano.
"In the States bordering the volcano existed for a long time where operational plans are prepared forms and procedures for informing the public whether through local radio communications, written communications or through the City Hall where it is pointed out routes evacuation and actions to be taken, "he said.
Carlos Gutierrez recommended to maintain the water tanks covered, preventing the accumulation of ash on roofs and using masks to go outside.
Meanwhile, in its latest online report on the activity of the volcano, reported Cenapred incandescent fragments falling on the slopes north and northeast, generating small flows of water and ash in some of the hills in this sector.
The snowy slopes of Popocatepetl awoke from the storm that took place overnight.
He warned that new emissions occur incandescent fragments, these melt the snow in the impact area and could occur new flows of water and ash in small amounts.

Mexico - Ash eruption Volcano Popocatepetl -- threat level raised to Phase 3 Yellow

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