Watch One Of Mexico's Most Dangerous Volcanos Erupt, Spew Ash, Cinders Via Webcam
MEXICO CITY (CBS/AP) – Bay Area armchair geologists can watch Mexico's most dangerous volcano as it spews lava, ash and cinders via a worldwide network of volcano webcams.
The Colima Fire Volcano located in western Mexico entered a "new erupted phase" earlier this month, according to Volcano Discovery. A new lava dome has started to grow and has been producing "explosions, glowing avalanches and pyroclastic flows."
Since Thursday, the volcano has become more active, prompting officials to evacuate dozens of residents from Yerbabuena and the municipality of Comala.
About 2 inches of ash have fallen on Yerba Buena. Residents have been wearing surgical masks to protect their noses and mouths.
Since 1585, Colima Volcano has had more than 30 periods of eruptions. There were several "significant eruptions" in the late 1990s.
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