Dec 20, 2024: Increased Activity from Popocatépetl Volcano on the borders of Mexico City

Upward trend of Tremor activity from Popocatépetl Volcano in Mexico

Popocatépetl has shown an upward trend in tremor activity over the past five days, indicating increased internal activity. Key highlights from the latest report include:

Tremor Activity: A significant increase in high-frequency, low-amplitude tremors was recorded, totaling 767 minutes in the last 24 hours. This marks a steady rise compared to:

December 18: 543 minutes
December 17: 120 minutes
December 16: 404 minutes
December 15: 180 minutes
Exhalations: 36 low-intensity exhalations releasing water vapor, volcanic gases, and minor ash.

Ashfall: Light ashfall reported in Atlatlahucan, Morelos.

Current Emissions: Continuous emissions of water vapor, volcanic gases, and ash are dispersing towards the north-northeast.

The Volcanic Alert Level remains at Yellow Phase 2, signaling:

Increased likelihood of minor to moderate explosions.
Potential for ashfall in nearby communities and distant cities.
The possibility of incandescent fragments ejected within a 12-kilometer radius.
Residents and visitors are advised to stay informed through official sources and avoid rumors. The continued rise in tremor activity underlines the importance of monitoring updates closely.

This livestream of Popocatépetl volcano utilizes multiple webcams, earthquake, weather and other detailed information of the current status of Popocatépetl. This is Mexico's most active & dangerous volcano, and the second highest peak in the country.

25 million people live within 100km of this giant. Popocatépetl is linked to the twin volcano of Iztaccihuatl to the north by the high saddle known as the "Paso de Cortés". Upon request in chat, the camera can be pointed at the Iztaccihuatl Volcano, the third highest peak in Mexico at 5,230 m (17,160 ft), or La Malinche Volcano, the sixth highest peak in Mexico at 4,461 m (14,636 ft).

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AfarTV's dedicated livestreams of its 4K cameras can be found here:

Detailed, Multi-Camera livestream: https://youtube.com/live/INA5V-y7vpw
Cam A: https://youtube.com/live/umOioDkQkzk
Cam B: https://youtube.com/live/RTg-UuZY-g0
Cam C: https://youtube.com/live/OE5_7a9a9Kc (AfarTV Members only)
Cam C VR: https://youtube.com/live/FcMap2nGD8k (AfarTV Members only)


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About Popocatépetl Volcano

🌋 Location: Puebla, Morelos, and Mexico states, Mexico
🌋 Elevation: 5,426 meters (17,802 feet)
🌋 Type: Stratovolcano
🌋 Activity: Known for frequent eruptions, including ash emissions, explosions, and lava flows

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Fascinating Facts about Popocatépetl Volcano:

Aztec Legend: Popocatépetl, meaning “Smoking Mountain” in Nahuatl, is entwined with the legend of two lovers, Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl, whose peaks are forever watching over each other.
High-Altitude Volcano: As one of Mexico’s highest peaks, Popocatépetl is a dramatic and imposing sight, visible from miles away, including Mexico City on clear days.
Constant Activity: Popocatépetl is one of the most active volcanoes in North America, with frequent emissions of ash and gas that sometimes reach the capital.
Cultural Significance: The volcano holds deep cultural and spiritual meaning in Mexican history and remains a subject of fascination in modern times.
Protected Zone: The area surrounding Popocatépetl is a designated national park, home to diverse wildlife and lush forests that thrive in the fertile volcanic soil.

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Sources

Thanks to all the hardworking scientists, government officials, companies and private citizens for the work that they do which makes this live stream possible:

Windy.com - so2 and wind data and maps
Google Earth - maps
USGS - earthquake data and activity reports
Smithsonian Institute - Volcanic activity
RaspberryShake.org - earthquake activity
VolcanoDiscovery.com - Research
Gobierno De Mexico, CNPC, CENAPRED, WebcamsdeMexico.com - Cameras
@MonitoreoDiegoxx - Cameras

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A special thanks to our good friend and local partner Diegoxx for contributing his positive energy to this project. His local knowledge and expertise were invaluable for finding the best location and installing this camera so that the world can see a view of Popocatepetl that they have never seen before!    / @monitoreodiegoxx