... alert Level remains at Yellow, Mexico

Popocatepetl volcano in Mexico is showing signs of increased activity since November 19, 2018. The Alert Level remains at Yellow, Phase Two (middle level on a three-color scale). Residents and tourists are advised not to go near the volcano, especially near the crater, and stay away from ravines.

In 24 hours to 17:00 UTC, November 20, Popocatepetl volcano monitoring network recorded 113 low-intensity exhalations and one explosion at 18:24 UTC, November 19.

A sequence of earthquakes related to the movements of lava was registered after 13:30 LT, November 20 as well as an increase in the amplitude of the tremor after 16:10 LT.

This was accompanied by an emission of steam, gas and small amounts of ash, drifting to the northeast, CENAPRED said in an update released 05:50 UTC, November 21.