Volcano In Mexico Erupts

Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano erupted early Wednesday morning in a dramatic show of ash, water vapor and gas.

Wednesday, August 14th 2019, 10:43 am

By: News On 6

Mexico's Popocatepetl volcano erupted early Wednesday morning in a dramatic show of ash, water vapor and gas.

The first eruption spewed ash followed by incandescent rock.

Shortly after sunrise a new plume of ash and gas emerged reaching some 3,200 feet into the air.

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